Cabinet Decision
Allocation of Rs 9,169 crore basic and performance grants (FY 2026-27 to 2030-31) to urban local bodies per 16th Finance Commission, 90:10 population/OSR-based allocation, and formation of SHPSC and SLTC for special infrastructure component
The Bihar Cabinet approved: Allocation of Rs 9,169 crore basic and performance grants (FY 2026-27 to 2030-31) to urban local bodies per 16th Finance Commission, 90:10 population/OSR-based allocation, and formation of SHPSC and SLTC for special infrastructure component. This decision falls under Urban Development and Housing Department, categorized as Urban Development / Finance Commission Grant.
Cabinet decisions like this one shape policy and funding priorities across Bihar government departments. Other decisions from Urban Development and Housing Department are listed below.
Approval to allocate the total basic and performance grants of Rs 91,69,00,00,000 receivable for all urban local bodies of the state for FY 2026-27 to 2030-31 (as per 16th Finance Commission recommendations), including grants for the special infrastructure component and urbanization premium proposed for Patna Municipal Corporation, among urban local bodies in a 90:10 ratio based on population and own-source revenue (OSR) after release from Government of India, and to form a State-level High Powered Steering Committee (SHPSC) and State-level Technical Committee (SLTC) for review and approval of schemes under the special infrastructure component.
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- QWhat was decided in this Bihar Cabinet meeting regarding "Allocation of Rs 9,169 crore basic and performance grants (FY 2026-27 to 2030-31"?
- The Bihar Cabinet approved: Allocation of Rs 9,169 crore basic and performance grants (FY 2026-27 to 2030-31) to urban local bodies per 16th Finance Commission, 90:10 population/OSR-based allocation, and formation of SHPSC and SLTC for special infrastructure component. Approval to allocate the total basic and performance grants of Rs 91,69,00,00,000 receivable for all urban local bodies of the state for FY 2026-27 to 2030-31 (as per 16th Finance Commission recommendations), including grants for the special infrastructure component and urbanization premium proposed for Patna Municipal Corporation, among urban local bodies in a 90:10 ratio based on population and own-source revenue (OSR) after release from Government of India, and to form a State-level High Powered Steering Committee (SHPSC) and State-level Technical Committee (SLTC) for review and approval of schemes under the special infrastructure component. Department: Urban Development and Housing Department. Date: 2 September 2026.
- QWhich department was responsible for this cabinet decision?
- This decision was under Urban Development and Housing Department. Category: Urban Development / Finance Commission Grant. Location: Statewide (special component for Patna).
- QWhat is the financial outlay for this Bihar cabinet decision?
- The approved financial outlay for this decision is ₹9169.00 Cr. The decision was made on 2 September 2026 by the Bihar Council of Ministers.
- QWhat is the status of this cabinet decision?
- Status: Approved. This cabinet decision was approved on 2 September 2026 under the Bihar government's Urban Development / Finance Commission Grant agenda. Track implementation and related projects on BiharInfraTales.