Patna, 2 February (ABN) Governor Arif Muhammad Khan reiterated the state government's commitment to accelerating the pace of development in the state, saying on Monday that under the "Double Employment, Double Income" program, the state's per capita income will double in the next five years.

Governor Mr. Khan outlined the government's future strategy while addressing the joint session of the Bihar Legislative Assembly on the first day of the budget session and said that programs have been prepared for the period 2025-2030 under "Seven Resolves-3". He said that the first resolve "Double Employment, Double Income" aims to double the state's per capita income.

In his address, the Governor said that the second resolve "Prosperous Industry, Strong Bihar" emphasizes the establishment of industries in the state. He informed that efforts are being made to set up industrial areas in all districts. Under the third resolve "Progress in Agriculture, Prosperity of the State", measures are being taken to further strengthen agriculture, so that farmers' incomes can be increased.

Mr. Khan said that the fourth resolve "Higher Education, Bright Future" paves the way for opening model schools and degree colleges in every block and constructing a new education city in Patna. He said that the fifth resolve "Easy, Healthy and Secure Life" proposes to convert block-level community health centers into specialized centers and district-level hospitals into super specialty hospitals.

The sixth resolve "Strong Foundation, Modern Expansion" emphasizes planned urban development, construction of new expressways, expansion of rural roads, and development of the tourism sector. The seventh resolve "Respect for All, Easy Life" focuses on making life easy, secure, and convenient for all citizens through a sensitive and accountable administration.

The Governor said that the state is receiving full cooperation from the central government, which has accelerated the pace of development in the state. He expressed confidence that development work will gain further momentum in the next five years, as a result of which Bihar will become one of the most developed states in the country and play a significant role in national development.

Mr. Khan emphasized the principle of development with justice, saying that the government is constantly working for the development of all sections and regions of society. He expected cooperation from all members in the government's development efforts and hoped that all members of the assembly would play a responsible and constructive role in the conduct of the session.

Referring to the successes of the previous phases of "Seven Resolves", the Governor said that after the formation of the government on November 24, 2005, schemes such as electricity, tap water, toilets, and road connectivity were launched in every household, which have now been completed. He said that by 2018, electricity had reached every household and is now being provided at highly subsidized rates.

The Governor informed that domestic consumers are now being provided with free electricity, and those who wish are also being installed with solar panels in their homes. He said that from 2020, under "Seven Resolves-2", projects such as rural solar street lights, irrigation water to every field, free medicines, and the Chief Minister's Bal Hriday Yojana have been worked on.

Mr. Khan said that these projects are at the stage of development and the remaining work will be completed soon. He said that under "Seven Resolves-2", the government had promised to provide 10 lakh government jobs and 10 lakh employment opportunities in 2020, and under this, 10 lakh youths got government jobs and 40 lakh people got employment by the end of 2025, benefiting a total of 50 lakh youths.

The Governor said that after the new government came, a target has been set to provide one crore jobs and employment opportunities in the next five years. He said that large-scale development work is being done in all sectors. He said that under the Chief Minister's "Pragati Yatra", 430 new schemes have been approved to address the shortcomings in development at the district level, on which work has started in all districts.

Governor Mr. Khan said that the central government is providing continuous support to Bihar. He said that in the central budget of July 2024, a large amount of funds was announced for Bihar for roads, industry, health, tourism, and flood control. In the February 2025 budget, announcements were made for the establishment of the Makhana Board, new airports, and financial assistance for the West Kosi Canal.

He also said that the Khelo India Youth Games held in Bihar last year were a matter of pride for the state, and on this occasion, the Governor thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi.