Bihar CM announces cash incentives for youth up to Rs 6,000 ahead of crucial state polls; Check details
Additionally, one lakh youth from the state will be provided internships in various institutions from 2025-26 to 2030-31.
"I am pleased to inform that under the
7 Nischay-2 initiative
, the Cabinet has approved and sanctioned funds for the implementation of the 'Chief Minister-Promotion of Readiness, Awareness and Technical Insights for Guiding Youth Advancement' scheme to provide Bihar's youth with advanced skills, better employability, leadership development, strong networking, and new opportunities for career enhancement. This scheme will prove useful for the youth in shaping their future. Under this scheme, trained youth who have passed the 12th Class will be given Rs 4000, ITI or diploma holders will be given Rs 5000, and graduates or postgraduates undertaking internships will be given a monthly amount of Rs 6000. One lakh youth from the state will be provided internships in various institutions from 2025-26 to 2030-31," said Nitish Kumar.
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