Bihar Cabinet clears 24 proposals: 2 varsities, police drones, e‑Sushrut NX, subway renamed
Sept 23–24: Bihar okays two new universities, 50 police drones, e‑Sushrut NX in 12 colleges; CM orders fast‑track solarisation of agri feeders and tubewells.
⭐ Key Points
- On 23 Sept 2026, the Bihar Cabinet approved 24 proposals.
- Two new universities: ‘Maa Sita’ (Patna) and ‘Dinkar’ (Begusarai).
- Police modernisation: procurement of 50 advanced drones.
- e‑Sushrut NX to be implemented in 12 medical institutions.
- Patna’s GPO subway will be named ‘Acharya Kishore Kunal Subway’.
- CM ordered fast‑tracking solarisation of agri feeders and tubewells.
- Feeder solarisation aims at daytime irrigation and lower DISCOM losses.
- Funds cleared towards erstwhile BSEB employees’ terminal dues.
1) Sept 23: Bihar Cabinet approves 24 proposals
What happened
On 23 September 2026, the Bihar Cabinet chaired by CM Samrat Choudhary approved 24 proposals. Key decisions include setting up ‘Maa Sita’ Women’s University in Patna and ‘Ramdhari Singh Dinkar’ University in Begusarai, procuring 50 modern drones for police modernisation, a dairy development push, administrative approval to implement e‑Sushrut NX across 12 medical institutions, and officially naming the GPO Golambar subway as ‘Acharya Kishore Kunal Subway’ in Patna.
Background
The state is expanding higher education via new specialised universities. Police drones will aid crowd control, riverine surveillance, anti‑Naxal/anti‑crime operations and disaster response. e‑Sushrut NX (developed by C‑DAC) digitally integrates registration, diagnostics, reports and pharmacy, improving efficiency and transparency. The Cabinet also cleared funds to settle unfunded terminal benefits of erstwhile BSEB employees.
Why it matters for exams
- Date to remember: 23 September 2026—24 Cabinet approvals.
- New universities: ‘Maa Sita’ (Patna) and ‘Ramdhari Singh Dinkar’ (Begusarai).
- 50 drones for Bihar Police—uses: crowd, riverine, anti‑Naxal/anti‑crime, disaster management.
- Health IT push: e‑Sushrut NX in 12 institutions (by C‑DAC).
- Urban infra: GPO Golambar subway named ‘Acharya Kishore Kunal Subway’.
2) Sept 23–24: CM orders fast‑tracking of agri‑feeder solarisation
What happened
On 23 September 2026, the CM directed officials to expedite solarisation of agriculture electricity feeders and operate state tubewells on solar power; this priority featured again in follow‑ups on 24 September.
Background
Feeder‑level solarisation aligns with PM‑KUSUM (Component‑C). It enables assured daytime irrigation supply, reduces diesel/grid dependence and helps lower DISCOM losses. Recent Energy Department orders reference allocations for feeder solarisation and grid‑supporting BESS projects—administrative backing for the CM’s push.
Why it matters for exams
- Date: 23 September 2026—CM’s directive on feeder/tubewell solarisation.
- Scheme link: PM‑KUSUM (feeder solarisation/rooftop/pumps).
- Benefits: daytime power for irrigation; reduced subsidies and AT&C losses.
3) Sept 24: e‑Sushrut NX in 12 medical colleges—digital health upgrade
What happened
On 24 September 2026, it was reported that Bihar will implement e‑Sushrut NX across 12 medical colleges/institutes, offering a unified digital platform for registration, tests, reports and medicines over a planned three‑year rollout.
Background
e‑Sushrut NX is C‑DAC’s advanced Hospital Information Management System, integrating OPD/IPD, lab, pharmacy, billing, inventory and analytics. The move dovetails with the Cabinet’s health‑digitisation approvals (23 Sept).
Why it matters for exams
- Developer: C‑DAC; platform: e‑Sushrut NX.
- Coverage: 12 institutions over three years (phased).
- Outcome: better data integration, transparency and service delivery.
Static GK add‑ons
- Samrat Choudhary has been CM of Bihar since 15 April 2026.
- Ramdhari Singh ‘Dinkar’—eminent Hindi poet from Begusarai; ‘Maa Sita’ evokes Mithila heritage.
- Acharya Kishore Kunal—ex‑IPS, associated with Patna’s Mahavir Mandir; noted for public service.
- PM‑KUSUM’s feeder solarisation is a key national farm‑power reform.
Important Facts for Exams
| Date of Cabinet meeting | 23 September 2026 |
|---|---|
| New universities | ‘Maa Sita’ (Patna), ‘Ramdhari Singh Dinkar’ (Begusarai) |
| Police drones | 50 drones (crowd, riverine/anti‑Naxal/anti‑crime, disaster) |
| Health IT | e‑Sushrut NX (C‑DAC) in 12 institutions |
| Subway naming | ‘Acharya Kishore Kunal Subway’ (near GPO Golambar) |
| CM solar directive | 23–24 Sept 2026—agri feeder/tubewell solarisation |
| Bihar CM | Samrat Choudhary (since 15 April 2026) |
Practice Questions (MCQ)
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Q1 Which was NOT part of the 23 Sept Cabinet approvals?
Q2 Name of the proposed women’s university in Patna?
Q3 Which technology was cleared for Bihar Police?
Q4 Which digital platform will be implemented in health institutions?
Q5 As per CM’s directive, which is to be solarised on priority?
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