The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) today unveiled its "Sankalp Patra," or manifesto, for the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections. The coalition, comprising the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Janata Dal (United) among others, promised to create over one crore (10 million) government jobs and employment opportunities for the state's youth. The manifesto, released in Patna, also outlined significant pledges for infrastructure development, women's empowerment, and advancements in education and healthcare.^{[1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10]} ### Massive Job Creation and Skill Development The NDA's central promise focuses on addressing unemployment through a multi-pronged approach. The alliance aims to generate more than one crore government jobs and other employment opportunities across Bihar. To support this goal, the manifesto proposes a statewide skill census. It also plans to establish mega skill centers in every district. These centers will train young people for global industries, aiming to transform Bihar into a global skilling hub.^{[1][3][4][5][10]} Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary emphasized the focus on skill-based employment. "The NDA promises to give one crore plus government jobs and employment," Choudhary stated. "We will establish Bihar as a global learning center with mega learning centers in every district."^[4] This initiative seeks to equip Bihar's workforce with the necessary skills for a modern economy. The alliance also intends to set up new manufacturing units in each district and create 10 new business parks.^[4][5] This includes plans for 100 MSME parks and over 50,000 new cottage industries.^[3][10] ### Empowering Women and Enhancing Social Welfare Women's empowerment stands as a key pillar in the NDA's "Sankalp Patra." The manifesto pledges to create one crore "Lakhpati Didis," which means empowering one crore women to earn an annual income of at least one lakh rupees. It also introduces "Mission Crorepati" to support women entrepreneurs, aiming to make successful "Lakhpati Didis" into millionaires.^{[1][2][3][4][11][5][6][7][10]} The government will provide financial assistance of up to ₹2 lakh to women under the Mukhya Mantri Mahila Rozgar Yojana to promote self-reliance and entrepreneurship. ^[1][4][5][6]Beyond women's initiatives, the NDA has promised substantial social welfare measures. These include constructing 50 lakh new pucca (permanent) houses for the poor. T^{[1][11][6][7]}he manifesto guarantees free medical treatment up to ₹5 lakh and 125 units of free electricity for households. For^{[1][11][6][7]} the Extremely Backward Classes (EBCs), the alliance pledges financial assistance of up to ₹10 lakh and plans to form a high-level commission chaired by a retired Supreme Court judge to study their social and economic conditions. Addit^{[1][11][7][9][10]}ionally, Dalit students pursuing higher education will receive ₹2,000 per month. Residen^[1][6][7]tial schools will also be established in every sub-division for Scheduled Caste students. ### Ad^[7]vancing Infrastructure and Education The NDA manifesto outlines an ambitious plan for infrastructure upgrades across Bihar. The alliance promises to construct seven expressways and develop 10 new industrial parks. It also^[2][4][6][7] includes plans for metro train services in four more cities and the establishment of seven international airports in the state, specifically mentioning Patna, Darbhanga, Purnia, and Bhagalpur. These p^{[2][4][6][7][10]}rojects aim to boost connectivity and economic growth. In education, the NDA commits to providing free quality education from kindergarten to post-graduation (KG to PG). The man^[2][6][7]ifesto proposes establishing a world-class education city and investing ₹5,000 crore to upgrade district-level schools. To foster^[1] technological advancement, the alliance plans a Centre of Excellence to transform Bihar into an Artificial Intelligence (AI) hub. The healt^[1]hcare sector will also see significant investment, with promises of a world-class medicity and a medical college in each district. A super-s^[1][2][6][7]pecialty hospital for children and individuals with autism is also on the agenda. ### Supp^[1]ort for Farmers and Cultural Development Farmers are another key focus of the "Sankalp Patra." The NDA proposes to increase the annual Kisan Samman Nidhi, a financial aid program, from ₹6,000 to ₹9,000. The manifesto^[3][10] also introduces the Bihar Matsya Mission and Bihar Dugdh Mission, aiming to double fish production and exports, and to establish chilling and processing centers in every block for milk production. A guarantee o^[1]f Minimum Support Price (MSP) for all crops will also be implemented. The manifest^[10]o also touches upon cultural and spiritual development. The NDA pledges to develop Punaura Dham Janki Mandir, considered the birthplace of Goddess Sita in Sitamarhi district, into a world-class spiritual city to be named "Sitapuram." Additionally,^[1][2][10] the alliance plans to establish a Flood Management Board to address Bihar's annual flood challenges. BJP Presiden^[1]t JP Nadda, while releasing the manifesto, affirmed the alliance's commitment. "Under the leadership of Shri Modi ji and Shri Nitish ji, the NDA is determined to build a 'Developed Bihar'," Nadda said. Union Home Mi^[2]nister Amit Shah also highlighted the NDA's vision for a "Developed Bihar" under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister Nitish Kumar. The NDA expre^[2]sses confidence that its blend of promises will resonate with voters seeking stability, jobs, and modernization in the state.

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