Nitish Kumar's Enduring Legacy: 10 Works Defining Bihar After 20 Years of Change
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Nitish Kumar's 20-Year Bihar Legacy: 10 Landmark Works That Defined His Era
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News18•06-03-2026, 14:51
Nitish Kumar's 20-Year Bihar Legacy: 10 Landmark Works That Defined His Era
•Ended 'Jungle Raj' by establishing rule of law, cracking down on criminals, and ensuring speedy trials, leading to convictions of notorious figures.
•Transformed Bihar's infrastructure with extensive road networks, reliable electricity supply, and numerous bridges, connecting remote villages to cities.
•Pioneered women's empowerment through the Girls' Bicycle Scheme, 50% reservation in Panchayati Raj, and 35% reservation in government jobs.
•Launched the Jeevika Project for women's self-employment and implemented a complete liquor prohibition law in 2016, significantly impacting women's safety and family savings.
•Conducted Bihar's first caste-based census, formed the Mahadalit Commission, introduced schemes for Pasmanda Muslims, and oversaw large-scale government recruitments.