The Union Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment has earmarked over Rs 2,000 crore for educational schemes in FY 2025-26. The funds will support OBC, EBC, and DNT students, with the stated goal of improving access to quality education and backing academic progress. The allocation marks a major push for educational inclusion.
JD(U) has named Shrawon Kumar as its legislative party leader in Bihar, following a move by party legislators to authorize national president Nitish Kumar to make the appointment. Kumar, a long-time associate of Nitish Kumar and a seventh-term MLA from Nalanda, is from the Kurmi community, a significant OBC group in Bihar.
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