- By Raju Kumar
- Sat, 04 Oct 2025 08:35 AM (IST)
- Source:JND
Bihar elections: Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled various youth-focused initiatives worth more than Rs 62,000 crore at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi, giving a decisive push to education, skilling and entrepreneurship across the country. However, Bihar has been the prime focus as PM Modi launched a slew of projects for the youth of the poll-bound state. Prime Minister Narendra Modi kicked off Bihar’s revamped Mukhyamantri Nishchay Svyam Sahayata Bhatta Yojana, under which nearly five lakh graduate youth every year will receive a monthly allowance of Rs 1,000 for two years, along with free skill training.
Bihar Student Credit Card Scheme To Be Launched
The Prime Minister also launched the redesigned Bihar Student Credit Card Scheme, which will provide completely interest-free education loans of up to Rs 4 lakh, significantly easing the financial burden of higher education. More than 3.92 lakh students have already availed loans worth more than Rs 7,880 crore under the scheme.
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Bihar Yuva Ayog Launched
Further strengthening youth empowerment in the state, Bihar Yuva Ayog, a statutory commission for people between the ages of 18 and 45, has been formally inaugurated by the Prime Minister to channelise and harness the energies of the state’s young population.
Jan Nayak Karpoori Thakur Skill University Inaugurated
Prime Minister also inaugurated the Jan Nayak Karpoori Thakur Skill University in Bihar, envisioned to impart industry-oriented courses and vocational education to create a globally competitive workforce.
PM Modi Lays Foundation Stone Of Research Facilities In Four Universities
Taking forward the National Education Policy 2020 with the vision to make higher education avenues better, the Prime Minister laid the foundation stone for new academic and research facilities in four universities of Bihar namely Patna University, Bhupendra Narayan Mandal University in Madhepura, Jai Prakash Vishwavidyalaya in Chapra and Nalanda Open University in Patna, under the PM-USHA (Pradhan Mantri Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan). Together, these projects, with a total allocation of Rs. 160 crore, will benefit more than 27,000 students by enabling modern academic infrastructure, advanced laboratories, hostels and multidisciplinary learning.
Bihta Campus Of NIT Patna Inaugurated
He dedicated to the nation the Bihta campus of NIT Patna. With the capacity to host 6,500 students, the campus houses advanced facilities including a 5G use case lab, a Regional Academic Centre for Space established in collaboration with ISRO, and an Innovation and Incubation Centre that has already supported nine start-ups.
The Prime Minister also distributed appointment letters to more than 4,000 newly recruited candidates in the Government of Bihar and release Rs. 450 crore in scholarships through Direct Benefit Transfer to 25 lakh students of Class 9 and 10 under the Mukhyamantri Balak/Balika Scholarship Scheme.
The initiatives to be launched are expected to create significant opportunities for India’s youth. By integrating education, skill development, entrepreneurship, and improved infrastructure, they aim to support a solid foundation for the country’s progress. With a special focus on Bihar, the state is likely to develop as a centre for skilled manpower, contributing to growth both regionally and nationally.