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The Bihar government has approved a grant-in-aid of Rs 3,026.219 crore for the financial year 2025–26 to support 13 higher education institutions, including traditional universities, affiliated and aided colleges, and minority educational institutions. The grant will be used to pay salaries, pensions, and other entitlements for both current and retired teaching and non-teaching staff.

Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary announced the decision on Tuesday, stating that the move reflects the NDA government’s commitment to employee welfare and social security. Of the total amount, Rs 1,385.769 crore has been earmarked under the salary head and Rs 1,640.45 crore under the non-salary head.

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The funds will cover payments from June 2025 to February 2026 and are subject to specific terms and conditions. The grant will be utilised for regular salary disbursal, pensions, gratuity, earned leave encashment, and medical allowances. A strict utilisation timeline of one month has been set, with mandatory submission of a utilisation certificate. If the amount is not used within three months, it will need to be returned to the state treasury.

Chaudhary emphasised that this initiative is a step towards ensuring financial stability and dignity for both serving and retired staff. “The government is equally focused on strengthening higher education infrastructure and safeguarding the interests of employees,” he said.

Additionally, Dr Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University in Pusa, Samastipur, has been sanctioned Rs 55 crore specifically for pension payments. The amount will be used for disbursing pensions, clearing pending dues, and providing other financial benefits to retired staff. The university has been instructed to utilise the funds promptly and submit the required utilisation certificate.

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The move underscores the state government’s continued efforts to enhance the quality and functioning of higher education institutions while maintaining social security for employees.