Bihar’s Bicycle Scheme Slashes School Dropout Rates for Girls

Bihar’s Mukhyamantri Balika Cycle Yojana, launched in 2006, continues to transform education for girls by providing free bicycles, boosting school attendance and reducing dropout rates by nearly 40%. In 2025, the scheme’s impact remains profound, empowering rural girls, enhancing safety, and inspiring similar initiatives globally, with data showing significant educational gains. Bihar’s Free Bicycle Program … Read more

Bihar’s New Road Connectivity Scheme to Transform Travel by 2027

“Bihar’s ambitious road connectivity scheme, launched on June 17, 2025, aims to revolutionize infrastructure with over ₹30,000 crore in projects. Key initiatives include the Patna-Purnea Expressway, Buxar-Bhagalpur Expressway, and multiple Ganga bridges. Targeting completion by 2027, these projects promise reduced travel times, enhanced economic growth, and better rural-urban connectivity across the state.” Bihar’s Infrastructure Leap … Read more