The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) on Friday released its manifesto for the upcoming 2025 Bihar Assembly Elections, outlining several major promises aimed at the youth, Extremely Backward Classes (EBCs), and women entrepreneurs.
The manifesto was released at a press conference attended by Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, Deputy CM Samrat Choudhary, BJP president JP Nadda, Union ministers Dharmendra Pradhan, Jitan Ram Manjhi, Chirag Paswan, and leaders of alliance partners.
The NDA promised to provide employment to one crore youth in the State if voted to power. It announced that Mega Skill Centres in every district would be upgraded into Global Skilling Centres to support the initiative.
If returned to power, NDA promised to attract investments worth Rs 50 lakh crore to boost industrial growth in the State.
Among the major announcements, the manifesto promises Rs 10 lakh assistance to members of the Extremely Backward Classes (EBCs) and the formation of a commission under a sitting Supreme Court judge to address their concerns.
The NDA said it would work to empower women by fostering “millionaire women entrepreneurs” through targeted financial and skill-based initiatives.
The manifesto further includes commitments to build seven expressways across Bihar and to introduce metro rail services in four additional cities besides Patna. It also proposes the creation of ten new industrial parks and a world-class medicity, along with medical colleges in each district.
On the education front, NDA would ensure free and quality education from kindergarten to postgraduate level and provide a one-time aid of Rs 2,000 to Scheduled Caste students pursuing higher education.
The NDA also promised free ration, free treatment worth Rs 5 lakh, 50 lakh more pucca houses for the poor under the 'Panchamrit' guarantees.
According to the manifesto, the NDA, if voted to power, would increase the financial assistance under the PM Kisan Samman Nidhi from Rs 6,000 to Rs 9,000 annually, enhance aid for fishermen from Rs 4,500 to Rs 9,000 annually, and provide a minimum support price for all crops.
Agricultural exports would be doubled under the Made in Bihar initiative, with focused efforts to promote agri-based industries.
Bihar Sports City and centres of excellence for sports in every division of the state will be opened, while one factory and 10 new industrial parks in each district will be set up, if the NDA retains power in Bihar, the manifesto said.
It also promised 100 micro, small and medium enterprises (MSME) parks, over 50,000 cottage industries, a defence corridor and the opening of semiconductor manufacturing parks, etc.
Besides Patna, the Metro train services were promised in four more cities in Bihar.
Gig workers and auto-rickshaw drivers would also receive financial assistance and upskilling opportunities.
Terming the manifesto a “people-centric roadmap,” the Deputy Chief Minister said the NDA’s vision was to make Bihar a hub of industry, education, and innovation while ensuring inclusive growth for all sections of society.
Union Minister J P Nadda, in a post on X, wrote, "This manifesto is a document of our commitment to the welfare of farmers, employment for the youth, empowerment of women, infrastructure development, establishing new enterprises, and building a developed and self-reliant Bihar.
" Under the NDA government in the state, many historic milestones have been achieved for inclusive development for all sections of society, the BJP national president claimed.
"The positive changes in the lives of people of Bihar and the rapid progress taking place are proof. Under the guidance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi ji, the BJP and the NDA are always resolute in uplifting every section of Bihar and giving a new momentum to the state's development journey," Nadda said.
Union minister Dharmendra Pradhan said this joint manifesto of the NDA is "a document inspired by the invaluable suggestions of Bihar's esteemed people, reflecting their aspirations".
The manifesto is "a blueprint for the state's all-round development and the empowerment of every section of society", he said.
Choudhary said the NDA manifesto reflects the aspirations, hopes, and dreams of the development of Bihar's people.
(With inputs from PTI)
