Bihar CM Unveils Rs 7,160 Cr for Panchayat Development

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar inaugurated and laid the foundation stones for a range of development projects totaling Rs 7,160 crore. Among these initiatives are 2,615 panchayat government buildings spread across various blocks in the state and a new panchayat resource center in Sonepur, Saran district.

Key Projects and Inaugurations

Foundation Stones Laid

• 2,615 Panchayat Government Buildings  will be constructed in various blocks throughout Bihar to improve local governance.
• A new resource center for panchayats is planned in Sonepur, Saran district.

Additional Inaugurations

13 District Panchayat Resource Centers

• Inaugurated to provide administrative resources and support for district-level panchayat operations.

65 Panchayat Government Buildings

• Newly built structures were inaugurated to serve as government facilities at the panchayat level.

E-Gram Kachhari Court Management System and Portals

• Launched to digitize panchayat judicial services and increase accessibility through online district council portals.

Government’s Vision for Panchayat Infrastructure

• The government emphasizes a unified administrative system, where panchayati raj institutions mirror the structure of the state government.
• Panchayat buildings are termed “Panchayat Government Buildings” instead of the traditional “Panchayat Bhawan.”

Target Completion

• The Chief Minister has directed that all ongoing construction projects for these buildings be completed by June 2025.

Expansion Plan

• The state aims to establish such buildings in each of Bihar’s gram panchayats.

Current Progress

• Initially, 330 panchayat government buildings were built.
• Out of 8,053 planned buildings, 6,858 have been approved.
• 1,548 buildings have been completed, with the remainder under construction.

Land Acquisition

• Authorities are actively seeking land to build the remaining 1,195 buildings.

Sustainable Infrastructure

• All new panchayat buildings will feature solar panels to reduce electricity costs and support sustainable energy practices.
• Street Lighting Initiative under which 11,75,740 street lights are planned for the state’s 1,09,321 wards.
• Installation of 8,00,740 street lights is underway, with completion aimed by March 2025.

Leadership Remarks

• CM Nitish Kumar emphasized the importance of robust infrastructure for panchayati raj institutions and directed officials to ensure timely completion and high standards of maintenance.

Officials Attendees

• Deputy Chief Ministers Samrat Chaudhary and Vijay Kumar Sinha
• State Panchayati Raj Minister Kedar Prasad Gupta
• Building Construction Minister Jayant Raj
• Additional Chief Secretary of Panchayati Raj Department Mihir Kumar Singh

Summary/Static	Details
Why in the news?	Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar inaugurated and laid the foundation stones for a range of development projects totaling Rs 7,160 crore.
Key Projects & Inaugurations
Panchayat Government Buildings	2,615 buildings across various blocks in Bihar to improve local governance.
Panchayat Resource Center	New center in Sonepur, Saran district.
District Panchayat Resource Centers	13 centers inaugurated to support district-level panchayat operations.
Panchayat Government Buildings (New)	65 new panchayat government buildings inaugurated for local administrative
Government’s Vision	Creating a unified administrative system where panchayat buildings mirror state government structures.
Target Completion Date	All ongoing construction projects to be completed by June 2025.