Saat Nischay Part 1 & 2 Schemes of Bihar Government: Objectives, Budget Outlays & BPSC Questions
In-depth notes on Nitish Kumar's flagship 7 Resolves (सात निश्चय भाग-1 और भाग-2) for BPSC Prelims and Mains. Detailed breakdown of Yuva Shakti, Sashakt Mahila, Har Khet Tak Sinchai Ka Pani, Swachh Gaon Samriddh Gaon, and related MCQs.
1. Genesis of Saat Nischay (Seven Resolves) in Bihar Governance
First launched in 2015, "Saat Nischay" represents the Government of Bihar's premier integrated governance charter. Rather than operating disjointed departmental welfare programs, the scheme packages public priorities into seven quantifiable, citizen-centric development pillars.
Having achieved major milestones in rural electrification and piped water under Part 1, the state government formulated "Saat Nischay Part 2 (2020–2025/2026)" to target self-reliance, youth skills, women entrepreneurship, and clean energy.
2. Saat Nischay Part 1 (2015–2020) Core Achievements
• 1. Aarthik Hal, Yuvaon Ko Bal: Bihar Student Credit Card (up to ₹4 lakh educational loan), Mukhya Mantri Swayam Sahayata Bhatta (unemployment allowance), and Kushal Yuva Karyakram (KYP skill training).
• 2. Aarakshit Rozgar, Mahilaon Ka Adhikar: 35% reservation for women in all Bihar state government jobs.
• 3. Har Ghar Bijli Lagatar: 100% rural electrification achieved ahead of schedule in October 2018.
• 4. Har Ghar Nal Ka Jal: Providing tap water to over 1.6 crore rural households.
• 5. Ghar Tak Pakki Gali-Naliyan: Cement concrete link lanes and drainage channels in every village.
• 6. Shauchalay Nirman, Ghar Ka Samman: Eradication of open defecation across Bihar.
• 7. Awsar Badhe, Aage Padhein: Setting up engineering colleges, polytechnics, women ITIs, and GNM schools across all 38 districts.
3. Saat Nischay Part 2 (2020–2026) 7 Pillars Detailed Breakdown
Examiners regularly ask candidates to identify or evaluate the exact components of Saat Nischay-2:
| Nischay Pillar | Theme in Hindi | Target Objectives & Sub-Schemes | Key Executing Department |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pillar 1 | Yuva Shakti - Bihar Ki Pragati | Mega Skill Centers in each district, upgrading ITIs/Polytechnics into Centers of Excellence (CoE), establishing Bihar Sports University in Rajgir | Labour Resources & Skill Development Dept |
| Pillar 2 | Sashakt Mahila - Saksham Mahila | Mukhya Mantri Mahila Udyami Yojana (₹10 lakh incentive: ₹5L grant + ₹5L interest-free loan), ₹25,000 on passing 12th, ₹50,000 on Graduation | Industries Department & Education Dept |
| Pillar 3 | Har Khet Tak Sinchai Ka Pani | Survey and provisioning of assured irrigation water to every agricultural plot through minor irrigation, tubewells, and canal desiltation | Water Resources Department |
| Pillar 4 | Swachh Gaon - Samriddh Gaon | Solar street lights in all rural wards, solid and liquid waste management (SLWM), cow dung and bio-gas development (Lohiya Swachh Bihar Abhiyan) | Panchayati Raj Department |
| Pillar 5 | Swachh Shahar - Viksit Shahar | Solid waste treatment in urban centers, Moksha Dham (modern crematoriums along rivers), storm water drainage, shelters for urban homeless | Urban Development & Housing Department |
| Pillar 6 | Sulabh Samparkata | Connecting bypass roads to ease traffic congestion in district headquarters, building flyovers, and missing link rural road connectivity | Road Construction Department |
| Pillar 7 | Sabke Liye Atirikt Swasthya Suvidha | Telemedicine connecting rural PHCs to district hospitals (Bhavya app), child heart treatment scheme (Bal Hriday Yojana with free surgery in Ahmedabad) | Health Department |
4. Annual Budget Allocations & Monitoring Mechanism
Saat Nischay-2 receives dedicated funding allocations in every annual Bihar State Budget (~₹5,000 crore annually across involved departments).
A specialized State Planning Board and Cabinet Coordination Secretariat track project milestones using geo-tagged dashboard reporting.
5. Sample Exam Questions for Prelims and Mains
• Prelims Sample MCQ: "Under Mukhya Mantri Kanya Utthan Yojana, what financial assistance is awarded to unmarried female graduates?" (Answer: ₹50,000).
• Mains Sample Question: "Evaluate how Saat Nischay Part 2 addresses gender parity and grassroots economic empowerment in Bihar. Discuss with reference to Sashakt Mahila - Saksham Mahila." (38 Marks).