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Bihar Green Cover Rises to 15 Percent Says Samrat Choudhary
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News18•17-10-2026, 12:45
Bihar Green Cover Rises to 15 Percent Says Samrat Choudhary
- •Bihar's green cover has significantly increased from 6 per cent to 15 per cent, according to Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary.
- •The state's irrigated area has more than doubled, expanding from 21 lakh hectares to 44 lakh hectares.
- •The state government is actively promoting eco-tourism, green energy, and widespread tree plantation.
- •Efforts are underway to empower women, with 1.81 crore women joining self-help groups and financial assistance provided to 50 lakh women.
- •An understanding has been reached between Bihar and Jharkhand regarding water distribution from major rivers to address flood issues.
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Bihar's green cover has risen from 6 percent to 15 percent, while the state's irrigated area has expanded from 21 lakh hectares to 44 lakh hectares.
An understanding has been reached between Bihar and Jharkhand on the distribution of water from the Gandak, Kosi and Ganga rivers to address floods. Additionally, the Indrapuri Barrage will be expanded further and water from the Sone river will be linked to the Falgu river.
Around 1.81 crore women have joined self-help groups, and 50 lakh women have received financial assistance of Rs 10,000 each. The government's objective is to make all women in Bihar financially empowered by 2030.
