1. 35% Reservation for Native Women in Government Jobs

• The Bihar Cabinet, led by CM Nitish Kumar, has approved 35% reservation in all direct government recruitments for native women of Bihar.

• This applies only to women who are domiciled in Bihar, meaning women from other states are not eligible under this quota.

• While 35% reservation for women was introduced back in 2016, this decision links it specifically to domicile status for the first time.

🔹 2. 43 Proposals Approved in Total

Key decisions among them:

🧑‍🎓 Youth Commission Formation

• The government will set up a Bihar Youth Commission to advise on youth employment, skill development, education, entrepreneurship, and social issues.

♿ Financial Aid for Disabled Aspirants

• Disabled candidates who clear prelims of UPSC/BPSC will now get:

  • ₹50,000 after clearing the prelims

  • ₹1,00,000 for preparation of mains and interview

🚜 Diesel Subsidy for Farmers

• A fund of ₹100 crore has been approved to provide ₹2,250 per acre as subsidy for irrigation via diesel (up to 8 acres per farmer).

⚖️ Political Context

• With Bihar Assembly elections approaching, this move is being seen as a strategic step to woo women and youth voters.

• The Women Reservation decision is being hailed as a major step towards women empowerment and equality.

• Opposition parties have labeled it as an “election gimmick,” while the government calls it social justice.