Which department was responsible for this cabinet decision?

This decision was under Social Welfare Department. Category: Welfare. Location: Bihar.

What is the financial outlay for this Bihar cabinet decision?

The specific financial outlay for this decision is not separately recorded. Refer to the official Government of Bihar notifications for budgetary details.

What is the status of this cabinet decision?

Status: Approved. This cabinet decision was approved on 15 July 2026 under the Bihar government's Welfare agenda. Track implementation and related projects on BiharInfraTales.

Cabinet Decision

Welfare Approved

CM Elderly Shelter Scheme funding & merger of Sahara scheme

BiharInfraTales Editorial·15 July 2026·Social Welfare Department·Bihar

Outlay

Not specified

Status

Approved

Decided On

15 July 2026

The Bihar Cabinet approved: CM Elderly Shelter Scheme funding & merger of Sahara scheme. This decision falls under Social Welfare Department, categorized as Welfare.

Cabinet decisions like this one shape policy and funding priorities across Bihar government departments. Other decisions from Social Welfare Department are listed below.

Decision Summary

Approval to run the Chief Minister Elderly Shelter Scheme (earlier under Urban Development & Housing Dept) through the Social Welfare Department, with non-recurring cost of Rs 42.97 lakh per unit every 5 years and recurring cost of Rs 63.38 lakh annually, merging the existing 'Sahara' old-age home scheme into it.

Additional Details

DepartmentSocial Welfare Department

CategoryWelfare

DistrictState-wide

LocationBihar

Authority: Bihar Council of MinistersSource: Govt. of Bihar

Frequently Asked Questions

What was decided in this Bihar Cabinet meeting regarding "CM Elderly Shelter Scheme funding & merger of Sahara scheme"?: The Bihar Cabinet approved: CM Elderly Shelter Scheme funding & merger of Sahara scheme. Approval to run the Chief Minister Elderly Shelter Scheme (earlier under Urban Development & Housing Dept) through the Social Welfare Department, with non-recurring cost of Rs 42.97 lakh per unit every 5 years and recurring cost of Rs 63.38 lakh annually, merging the existing 'Sahara' old-age home scheme into it. Department: Social Welfare Department. Date: 15 July 2026.
Which department was responsible for this cabinet decision?: This decision was under Social Welfare Department. Category: Welfare. Location: Bihar.
What is the financial outlay for this Bihar cabinet decision?: The specific financial outlay for this decision is not separately recorded. Refer to the official Government of Bihar notifications for budgetary details.
What is the status of this cabinet decision?: Status: Approved. This cabinet decision was approved on 15 July 2026 under the Bihar government's Welfare agenda. Track implementation and related projects on BiharInfraTales.