Patna, Dec 9 (IANS) The second cabinet meeting of the newly formed Bihar government concluded on Tuesday, during which 19 key proposals were approved.

Among the major decisions, the state government announced a 5 per cent hike in dearness allowance (DA) for government employees, pensioners, and family pensioners drawing salary or pension under the Sixth Central Pay Commission.

Effective from July 1, 2025, the DA will increase from 252 per cent to 257 per cent.

The proposal was cleared with the concurrence of the Finance Department.

The cabinet also approved a compassionate appointment for Mohammad Imdad Raza, son of late BSF Sub-Inspector Mohammad Imtiaz, who was martyred during Operation Sindoor.

Further, the government approved the declaration of Gayaji and Munger as Civil Defence d

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