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Article 315 of the Indian Constitution provides for the establishment of Public Service Commissions for the Union and the States. The Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) is constituted under this article to conduct competitive examinations for recruitment to state civil services.
Bihar has implemented multiple schemes to improve gender ratio, including the national Beti Bachao Beti Padhao scheme and state-specific initiatives like the Mukhyamantri Kanya Utthan Yojana and others.
The Mid Day Meal Scheme in Bihar is implemented collaboratively by the State Education Department and District Administrations, with oversight from both state and central government.
Bihar's urban water supply faces challenges due to inadequate infrastructure development and contamination of groundwater sources, including arsenic contamination in certain regions.
Bihar has East Champaran and West Champaran districts, but there is no district called Central Champaran. The state does not use the 'North Champaran' nomenclature for administrative division.
Bihar has one of the lowest literacy rates among Indian states, with recent census data showing it below 60%. This indicates significant educational challenges in the state.
The Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY) is a national scheme implemented in Bihar to provide skill development training to rural and urban youth to enhance their employability.
Nalanda district was created in 1972 by bifurcating the then-existing Sharif district. It is named after the famous ancient Nalanda University site.
Bihar has a significantly higher infant mortality rate compared to the national average, which is a critical health indicator reflecting challenges in maternal and child healthcare in the state.
The Mukhyamantri Aawas Yojana is a state housing scheme aimed at providing affordable housing to Below Poverty Line and economically weaker families in Bihar.