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Bihar Cabinet Approves Youth-Focused Internship Scheme and Spirituality Hub Development

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The Bihar cabinet, headed by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, has approved a youth-focused internship scheme, offering monthly stipends of Rs. 4,000 to Rs. 6,000 to students who have cleared examinations of Class 12, ITI, or Diploma, graduation, and post-graduation. The scheme, known as the Mukhya Mantri Pratigya Yojna, aims to counter the Congress party's internship promise to tackle youth unemployment and bolster the ruling National Democratic Alliance's electoral prospects. The cabinet also approved the development of Punaura Dham, the birthplace of Goddess Sita, into a key spiritual and tourism hub within the Ramayana Circuit, with a budget of Rs. 882.87 crore.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Mukhya Mantri Pratigya Yojna internship scheme will offer monthly stipends of Rs. 4,000 to Rs. 6,000 to students who have cleared examinations of Class 12, ITI, or Diploma, graduation, and post-graduation.
  • The scheme aims to provide employment opportunities to 12,000 youth in the first year, with a plan to increase the numbers to 20,000 in the next year.
  • The Bihar cabinet also approved the development of Punaura Dham, the birthplace of Goddess Sita, into a key spiritual and tourism hub within the Ramayana Circuit, with a budget of Rs. 882.87 crore.
  • The development of Punaura Dham includes upgrading the existing temple complex, constructing new buildings, and developing tourism infrastructure, such as Sita Vatika, Luv-Kush Vatika, and a parikrama path.
  • The plan also covers 10 years of operational management post-implementation, with the Bihar State Tourism Development Corporation executing the project under the EPC model.
  • The initiative aims to boost local economies and create jobs through cultural and spiritual tourism, with the state aiming to attract pilgrims and tourists by linking Punaura Dham with Ayodhya via enhanced infrastructure.

Statistics:

  • The Mukhya Mantri Pratigya Yojna internship scheme will offer monthly stipends of Rs. 4,000 to Rs. 6,000 to students.
  • The scheme aims to provide employment opportunities to 12,000 youth in the first year, with a plan to increase the numbers to 20,000 in the next year.
  • The Bihar cabinet has approved a budget of Rs. 882.87 crore for the development of Punaura Dham.
  • The development of Punaura Dham includes a budget of Rs. 882.87 crore, with a plan to cover 10 years of operational management post-implementation.
  • The initiative aims to attract pilgrims and tourists by linking Punaura Dham with Ayodhya via enhanced infrastructure.

Sources:

  • Hindustan Times, "Bihar cabinet approves youth-focused internship scheme, development of Sita's birthplace"

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