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Patna: In the Union Budget of 2025-26 presented on Saturday by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman the Bihar state have been given seven key projects, includes formation of the Makhana Board, National Food Technology Institute and others.
Finance Minister Sitharaman has announced the formation of the Makhana Board to support and promote the cultivation and marketing of makhana (fox nuts), a significant crop in Bihar.
She also announced the expansion of IIT Patna by enhancing the infrastructure and academic programmes of the premier institute to foster higher education and research.
She announced the establishment of the National Food Technology Institute in Bihar. It will be dedicated to food technology, aiming to boost the food processing industry and create employment opportunities.
A separate Budget has been allocated for the development of the Western Kosi Canal, which is expected to improve irrigation facilities and benefit the agricultural sector.
She also mentioned plans to upgrade the Bihta Airport to enhance regional connectivity and support economic growth.
Apart from that, Finance Minister Sitharaman also pointed out the expansion of Patna Airport to handle increased passenger traffic and improve infrastructure and the construction of three new greenfield airports in Bihar to improve air connectivity and support regional development.
These initiatives are seen as efforts by the Central government to bolster development in various regions of Bihar, including Magadh, Mithila, and Seemanchal, ahead of the state Assembly elections.
Bihar has long-standing demands for special state status, a topic that has been a point of contention among political parties.
The Opposition has criticised the Central government for not addressing this issue in the Budget.
