Bihar cabinet approves up to ₹2 lakh more for Mahila Rozgar Yojana beneficiaries, Semiconductor and GCC Policies 2026
On 29 January 2026 the Bihar cabinet approved additional help of up to ₹2 lakh for women under the Mukhyamantri Mahila Rozgar Yojana, the Bihar Semiconductor Policy 2026 and the Bihar GCC Policy 2026.
Summary
The Bihar cabinet chaired by CM Nitish Kumar cleared 32 proposals on 29 January 2026. Women beneficiaries of the Mukhyamantri Mahila Rozgar Yojana, who had received ₹10,000 each (1.56 crore women so far), can get additional help of up to ₹2 lakh in phases after an assessment of their business. The Bihar Semiconductor Policy 2026 offers a state subsidy equal to 60% of the Centre's 50% capex subsidy, and the Bihar Global Capability Centre (GCC) Policy 2026 gives a 30% capex subsidy up to ₹50 crore.
Key facts
- Date
- 29 January 2026; 32 proposals cleared
- Mahila Rozgar Yojana
- Up to ₹2 lakh more (in phases) for women who got ₹10,000; 1.56 crore paid so far
- Semiconductor Policy 2026
- State pays 60% of the Centre's 50% capex subsidy
- GCC Policy 2026
- 30% capex subsidy, capped at ₹50 crore
- Budget session
- Bihar legislature from 2 to 28 February 2026
Practice MCQs 3 questions
Under a January 2026 Bihar cabinet decision, women beneficiaries of the Mukhyamantri Mahila Rozgar Yojana can get additional assistance of up to:
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Correct answer: C — ₹2 lakh
The Hindu/TOI: The cabinet approved additional assistance of up to ₹2 lakh, in phases, for women who earlier got ₹10,000.
Under the Bihar Global Capability Centre (GCC) Policy 2026, what capex subsidy is offered?
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Correct answer: B — 30%, up to ₹50 crore
The Hindu/TOI: GCCs get a 30% capex subsidy, capped at ₹50 crore.
Under the Bihar Semiconductor Policy 2026, how is the state's capex support linked to the Centre's subsidy?
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Correct answer: B — State pays 60% of the Centre's 50% capex subsidy
The Hindu/TOI: The Centre gives 50% capex subsidy, and Bihar will pay 60% of that subsidy amount.