Cabinet Decision
Social Welfare Approved
SC/ST Hostel Scholarship Doubled to Rs 2000/month
BiharInfraTales Editorial··SC & ST Welfare Department·Statewide
Outlay
Not specified
Status
Approved
Decided On
29 April 2026
The Bihar Cabinet approved: SC/ST Hostel Scholarship Doubled to Rs 2000/month. This decision falls under SC & ST Welfare Department, categorized as Social Welfare.
Cabinet decisions like this one shape policy and funding priorities across Bihar government departments. Other decisions from SC & ST Welfare Department are listed below.
Decision Summary
Doubling of hostel subsidy for SC/ST students from Rs 1000 to Rs 2000 per student per month w.e.f. 1 April 2026 under Mukhyamantri SC/ST Chhatrawas Anudan Yojana
Additional Details
DepartmentSC & ST Welfare Department
CategorySocial Welfare
DistrictState-wide
LocationStatewide
Authority: Bihar Council of MinistersSource: Govt. of Bihar
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Frequently Asked Questions
- QWhat was decided in this Bihar Cabinet meeting regarding "SC/ST Hostel Scholarship Doubled to Rs 2000/month"?
- The Bihar Cabinet approved: SC/ST Hostel Scholarship Doubled to Rs 2000/month. Doubling of hostel subsidy for SC/ST students from Rs 1000 to Rs 2000 per student per month w.e.f. 1 April 2026 under Mukhyamantri SC/ST Chhatrawas Anudan Yojana Department: SC & ST Welfare Department. Date: 29 April 2026.
- QWhich department was responsible for this cabinet decision?
- This decision was under SC & ST Welfare Department. Category: Social Welfare. Location: Statewide.
- QWhat 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.
- QWhat is the status of this cabinet decision?
- Status: Approved. This cabinet decision was approved on 29 April 2026 under the Bihar government's Social Welfare agenda. Track implementation and related projects on BiharInfraTales.