Welcome to Ujiyari’s Bihar current affairs notes for 29 June 2026, prepared for BPSC, Bihar SSC and other state recruitment aspirants. Today’s edition covers the cabinet’s approval of greenfield satellite townships, five new private universities, the Police Didi scheme, the Mandiri Nala road project in Patna and the Chhapra sewerage network, plus the monsoon’s advance into Bihar. Each item carries Prelims keywords, a Mains angle and a Facts Corner.
1. Bihar Approves 11 Greenfield Satellite Townships
Why in News: The Bihar cabinet approved a financial provision of Rs 1 lakh crore for the development of 11 greenfield satellite townships across the state under a new land-sharing urban model.
Background: A long-term loan of Rs 1 lakh crore is to be arranged from the Housing and Urban Development Corporation Limited (HUDCO) for the project, under which farmers contributing land will receive 55 percent of the developed land back. The townships will feature planned residential and commercial zones, green spaces and wide roads. This connects to Bihar urbanisation and infrastructure theme.
BPSC Relevance: Prelims satellite townships, HUDCO, land-sharing ratio. Mains GS3 urban planning and infrastructure financing.
| Prelims Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Number of townships | 11 greenfield satellite townships |
| Financial provision | Rs 1 lakh crore |
| Loan agency | HUDCO |
| Land-sharing model | Farmers get 55 percent developed land |
| Features | Planned zones, green spaces, wide roads |
2. Cabinet Clears Five New Private Universities
Why in News: The Bihar cabinet approved the establishment of five new private universities across different districts to boost higher education enrolment.
Background: The approved institutions are Shangza University in Madhubani, B G University at Daraudha in Siwan, S A University at Ashok Nagar in Nawada, Himalaya University in Patna and Seetyog University in Aurangabad. The cabinet cleared a wider set of proposals on higher education, judicial infrastructure, urban development and tourism. This connects to Bihar education and human capital theme.
BPSC Relevance: Prelims new private universities and their districts. Mains GS2 education access and capacity building.
| Prelims Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| New universities | Five private universities |
| Shangza University | Madhubani |
| B G University | Daraudha, Siwan |
| S A University | Ashok Nagar, Nawada |
| Himalaya University | Patna |
| Seetyog University | Aurangabad |
3. Police Didi Scheme Launched
Why in News: Bihar launched the Police Didi scheme to build trust between the police and girl students and to curb harassment at educational institutions.
Background: Under the initiative, specialised teams within the Bihar Police will be formed with 1,500 scooters and 2,500 motorcycles procured for women officials deployed at educational institutions. The plan also includes Jeevika Didi kitchens and schools in every police line. This connects to Bihar women safety and policing theme.
BPSC Relevance: Prelims Police Didi scheme, vehicle numbers. Mains GS2 women safety, governance and police reform.
| Prelims Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Scheme | Police Didi |
| Objective | Trust between police and girl students |
| Scooters procured | 1,500 |
| Motorcycles procured | 2,500 |
| Deployment | Women police at educational institutions |
| Added facility | Jeevika Didi kitchens in police lines |
4. Mandiri Nala Road Project Inaugurated in Patna
Why in News: Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary inaugurated the Rs 115 crore Mandiri Nala Road Project in Patna under the Patna Smart City Mission.
Background: The project transformed the Mandiri Nala into a covered box drain with a modern road built above it, a design expected to improve water drainage during the monsoon and ease traffic flow in central Patna. This connects to Bihar urban governance and drainage theme.
BPSC Relevance: Prelims Mandiri Nala project, Patna Smart City. Mains GS3 urban infrastructure and flood drainage.
| Prelims Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Project | Mandiri Nala Road Project |
| Cost | Rs 115 crore |
| City | Patna |
| Mission | Patna Smart City Mission |
| Design | Covered box drain with road above |
| Benefit | Better monsoon drainage and traffic flow |
5. Chhapra Sewerage Network Under AMRUT 2.0
Why in News: The state government accorded administrative approval of Rs 76.48 crore for the Chhapra Sewerage Network Project under the AMRUT 2.0 scheme.
Background: The project aims to improve sewerage infrastructure and urban services in Chhapra town, the headquarters of Saran district, reducing untreated discharge and improving sanitation. AMRUT 2.0 is a centrally sponsored urban mission focusing on water supply and sewerage. This connects to Bihar urban sanitation and AMRUT theme.
BPSC Relevance: Prelims AMRUT 2.0, Chhapra, Saran district. Mains GS2 and GS3 urban sanitation and centrally sponsored schemes.
| Prelims Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Project | Chhapra Sewerage Network |
| Approval amount | Rs 76.48 crore |
| Scheme | AMRUT 2.0 |
| Town | Chhapra (Saran district HQ) |
| Focus | Sewerage and urban services |
6. Southwest Monsoon Advances Into Bihar
Why in News: The India Meteorological Department reported favourable conditions for the southwest monsoon to advance into the remaining parts of Bihar during the last week of June 2026.
Background: Bihar depends heavily on monsoon rainfall for paddy and maize sowing in the kharif season, and the rivers of the Ganga plain, including the Kosi and Gandak, swell during this period, making both irrigation and flood management critical. This connects to Bihar agriculture and flood management theme.
BPSC Relevance: Prelims monsoon onset, Kosi, Gandak. Mains GS1 and GS3 monsoon, agriculture and flood management.
| Prelims Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Agency | India Meteorological Department |
| Season | Southwest monsoon |
| Period | Last week of June 2026 |
| Key kharif crops | Paddy, maize |
| Flood-prone rivers | Kosi, Gandak, Ganga |
BPSC Practice MCQs
Q1. Under the new urban model, farmers contributing land for Bihar’s greenfield satellite townships will receive how much developed land back?
- (a) 40 percent
- (b) 50 percent
- (c) 55 percent
- (d) 60 percent
Answer: (c) 55 percent, under the land-sharing model for the 11 townships.
Q2. Which agency is to provide the Rs 1 lakh crore long-term loan for Bihar’s satellite township project?
- (a) NABARD
- (b) HUDCO
- (c) SIDBI
- (d) NHAI
Answer: (b) HUDCO, the Housing and Urban Development Corporation Limited.
Q3. Himalaya University, among the five new private universities approved, is to be established in which district?
- (a) Madhubani
- (b) Siwan
- (c) Patna
- (d) Aurangabad
Answer: (c) Patna. Shangza is in Madhubani, B G in Siwan, S A in Nawada and Seetyog in Aurangabad.
Q4. Under the Police Didi scheme, the number of scooters and motorcycles to be procured is:
- (a) 1,000 and 2,000
- (b) 1,500 and 2,500
- (c) 2,000 and 3,000
- (d) 2,500 and 1,500
Answer: (b) 1,500 scooters and 2,500 motorcycles for women police officials.
Q5. The Chhapra Sewerage Network Project worth Rs 76.48 crore was approved under which scheme?
- (a) Smart City Mission
- (b) Swachh Bharat Mission
- (c) AMRUT 2.0
- (d) Namami Gange
Answer: (c) AMRUT 2.0, focused on water supply and sewerage infrastructure.
