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Bihar Cabinet Approves Two New Universities and Sugar Mill

Bihar Cabinet Approves Two New Universities and Sugar Mill

The Hindu45m
THE BRIEF
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The Bihar cabinet approved the establishment of two universities under the Bihar Special University Act 2026, including Mata Sita Women's University in Patna.

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The cabinet allocated ₹15 crore each for the new universities and cleared a ₹500 crore investment proposal for a new sugar mill at Warsaliganj in Nawada district.

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Ministers also approved ₹160 crore for the Chief Minister Bovine Development Loan Scheme, offering livestock farmers a 100% interest subsidy on bank loans.