The Bihar government has decided to create a new Higher Education Department . This new department aims to improve college education and skill training in the state. The main goal is to help young people get jobs and create 1 crore (10 million) job opportunities in Bihar between the years 2025 and 2030 .
Chief Minister Nitish Kumar recently announced this plan. He said that Bihar needs better higher education and technical training systems to reach its job creation target. The Chief Minister stressed that good quality college and technical education must be available to all young people in the state.
The new Higher Education Department will work on several key areas. It will focus on making education better, encouraging research, and bringing new ideas (innovation). It will also make sure that learning is more focused on getting a job (employment-oriented learning). This means courses will be designed to give students skills that are needed in different industries.
New Departments and Their Goals
The Higher Education Department is one of three new departments approved by the Bihar government. These new departments are set up to manage state plans better and make sure they work smoothly. Here is a look at the new departments and other bodies:
| Name of New Body | Main Purpose |
| Higher Education Department | Improve quality of university and technical education; help students find jobs. |
| Youth, Employment and Skill Development Department | Closely watch job schemes and training programmes; ensure smooth working. |
| Civil Aviation Department | Help with training programmes and industry-linked projects, possibly in aviation sector. |
| Directorate of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) | Set up large skill training centres in every district of Bihar. |
| Bihar Marketing Promotion Corporation | Help farmers and small businesses sell their products better; connect them to markets. |
The Youth, Employment and Skill Development Department will focus on watching schemes that create jobs and offer training. Its role is to make sure these schemes are carried out smoothly and help young people gain skills that industries need. For example, it will ensure that training programmes match what companies are looking for in new employees.
The Civil Aviation Department was also approved as part of this new plan. While specific details were not given, its approval suggests a focus on developing the aviation sector in Bihar. This could lead to more training and job chances linked to the aviation industry for the state's youth.
Boosting Skills and Local Products
Beyond the new departments, the government has also approved two important new bodies to support jobs and local businesses. These are the Directorate of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) and the Bihar Marketing Promotion Corporation .
Directorate of MSMEs: Skill Centres for All
The new Directorate of MSMEs will be responsible for setting up 'mega skill centres'. These are large training centres that will be opened in every district of Bihar . These centres will provide training in various skills, helping young people become ready for different types of jobs. This will make it easier for students to learn new trades and get certified skills close to their homes.
Bihar Marketing Promotion Corporation: Helping Local Businesses
The Bihar Marketing Promotion Corporation will work to support products made in Bihar. This includes items from agriculture (farming), food processing, handicrafts (handmade goods), rural industries (village businesses), and cottage sectors (small home-based industries). This corporation will help these products get better distribution, be seen by more people (visibility), and connect with markets. When local products sell well, it creates more work and job opportunities for people in Bihar.
Goals for Bihar's Youth
Chief Minister Nitish Kumar stated that these changes in government structure are designed to give young people the 'maximum opportunities' for jobs and employment. He also said that these steps will help prepare young people to become more skilled and 'self-reliant'. This means they will be able to depend on themselves for their livelihood and future, contributing to the state's growth.
The government's focus is clear: to link education directly with job opportunities. By making education better and creating more skill-based training, Bihar aims to ensure its youth have a strong future and can find good jobs within the state.
