Patna, Nov 25 (NationPress) In its inaugural meeting following the establishment of the new government, the Bihar Cabinet convened on Tuesday to endorse six pivotal proposals aimed at youth empowerment, industrial advancement, and urban development.

These resolutions are perceived as a strategic framework to elevate Bihar into a burgeoning technological and economic center.

The most noteworthy proposal pertains to the formulation of policies designed to foster youth entrepreneurship and startups.

A high-powered committee will be established to supervise employment-driven initiatives within the startup and new-age economy sectors.

This committee will comprise senior officials from the Industries Department, technical specialists, and advisors in entrepreneurship.

Its role will be to ensure ongoing oversight, policy enhancements, and effective execution of programs aimed at providing financial aid to budding entrepreneurs, as well as training and technical support, promoting innovation-led businesses, and broadening avenues through a smart economy and digital platforms.

Bihar's Chief Secretary, Pratyay Amrit, stated that this initiative aspires to harness the vigor and creativity of Bihar's youth, supporting them in their journey to become self-sufficient entrepreneurs.

The Cabinet also ratified a proposal from the Industries Department to establish a leading committee tasked with crafting and monitoring a detailed action plan to position Bihar as the new technological epicenter of Eastern India.

Key high-tech initiatives in the pipeline include the defence corridor, a semiconductor manufacturing park, global capability centers, a mega tech city, and a fintech city.

The objective is to attract substantial technological investments and generate thousands of jobs.

Another proposal from the Industries Department seeks to develop Bihar as a global back-end hub and workplace over the next five years.

A high-level committee will be formed to devise an action plan, monitor the rapidly evolving new-age economy, and enhance sectors such as IT, BPO, KPO, data processing, and content management.

This initiative is anticipated to significantly enhance Bihar's standing in the IT-enabled services sector.

A third proposal approved by the Cabinet emphasizes creating a robust ecosystem for startups. The sanctioned committee will assist in promoting startup incubation, securing funding, and broadening employment-related activities.

Officials believe this will bolster Bihar's presence in the national startup scenario.

The Cabinet also endorsed the Bihar Artificial Intelligence Mission, suggested by the Department of Information Technology.

This mission aims to foster AI-based services, facilitate AI skill development, encourage the adoption of AI across government sectors, and establish partnerships with startups and technology firms.

Officials assert that this mission will expedite Bihar's digital transformation, positioning it among the forefront of AI-driven states.

In a significant urban development measure, the government sanctioned a proposal to establish 11 new satellite or greenfield townships across Bihar.

The Urban Development and Housing Department has been instructed to create detailed project reports (DPRs).

These townships will concentrate on housing, transportation, water supply, sanitation, and organized urban expansion.

The Cabinet has also sanctioned the formation of a high-level committee, chaired by the Chief Secretary, to devise a new policy for the establishment of new sugar mills and the revival of defunct mills.

This committee will compile a comprehensive report on investment opportunities, private sector involvement, revival strategies, and financial viability.