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two-fold increase in the pension amount for ‘JP Senanis,’ political activists
imprisoned during the Emergency for supporting socialist leader Jayaprakash
Narayan's movement, was announced by the Bihar government.
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Activists imprisoned for over six months
will now receive ₹30,000 monthly instead of ₹15,000.
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Those with shorter jail terms will have
their pension increased from ₹7,500 to ₹15,000.
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At present, a total of 3,354 'JP Senanis'
are receiving pensions under this scheme.
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The proposal was approved in a cabinet
meeting chaired by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar.
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Nitish Kumar himself was a prominent
figure in the 'JP Movement' that began in 1974, a year before the Emergency was
declared.
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In 2009, the CM had launched a pension
scheme in the name of Jayaprakash Narayan.
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The cabinet also approved the acquisition
of 2,627 acres of land at a cost of Rs 812 crore.
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It aims to expand the industrial area
network to boost investment and create employment opportunities.
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A textile factory project worth ₹35.14
crore in Gaya Ji was sanctioned to generate local employment.
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The government approved an Obstacle
Limitation Surfaces survey for six new greenfield airports.
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₹290.91 crore was allotted to the Airports
Authority of India for airport development.
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The expansion of Gaya Ji airport was
approved with ₹137.17 crore for installing advanced landing systems.
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Cabinet approved the proposal to release Rs 347.51 crore to the Rural
Development Department for payment of increased honorarium to 'Jeevika Didi.'
