Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary addressed the passing-out parade and oath-taking ceremony of the Bihar Grih Raksha Vahini (Home Guards) at Gandhi Maidan, Patna, on Thursday, 18 June 2026, lauding the force's contribution to law and order and announcing a significant welfare hike alongside a new women's safety initiative.

Context

Speaking at the ceremony, CM Choudhary highlighted the Bihar Home Guards' role in strengthening the state's law-and-order machinery. In his address — delivered in Hindi — he stated: 'इस अवसर पर राज्य की कानून-व्यवस्था को और अधिक सुदृढ़ एवं प्रभावी बनाने में बिहार गृह रक्षा वाहिनी की महत्वपूर्ण भूमिका पर प्रकाश डाला' ('I highlighted the important role of the Bihar Home Guards in making the state's law and order more robust and effective'). He extended his best wishes to all personnel for their bright futures and dedicated service.

The event at Gandhi Maidan — Patna's historic public ground — marked the formal induction of a new batch of home guards into active duty, underscoring the state government's continued investment in its auxiliary security apparatus.

Policy Backdrop

CM Choudhary announced that the daily allowance for home guards has been raised from ₹774 to ₹1,121 — an increase of ₹347 per day — in recognition of their service during both the Lok Sabha elections of 2024 and the Bihar Vidhan Sabha elections of 2025. He described their contribution to the peaceful and successful conduct of both polls as 'praiseworthy.'

Bihar home guards have been deployed for election security and law-and-order support across successive state and national polls since at least 2014. State governments have periodically revised their welfare provisions to sustain morale during extended deployment periods, and this revision continues that pattern.

Stakeholders and Impact

The allowance hike directly benefits the thousands of home guard personnel enrolled under the Bihar Grih Raksha Vahini, who serve as an auxiliary force supporting the regular police in crowd control, election duty, and routine security tasks. The revision represents a meaningful income boost for personnel who are not part of the permanent police cadre and have historically received lower compensation.

A separate initiative announced at the event — the #Police_Didi scheme — will deploy women police personnel in the vicinity of schools to ensure the safety of girl students and young women. CM Choudhary stated that this deployment is aimed at providing a secure environment around educational institutions, positioning women officers as accessible, visible guardians for students.

What's Next

The rollout timeline and geographic coverage of the Police Didi deployment remain to be detailed in a formal government order. Given the proximity to the 2025 Bihar Vidhan Sabha elections, the scheme's implementation pace is likely to be closely watched by both civil society groups focused on women's safety and political observers tracking the ruling party's outreach to women voters.

Further welfare orders for home guards — including potential revisions to insurance cover and service benefits — may follow as the state government consolidates its auxiliary security framework ahead of the next electoral cycle.