Bihar Govt Approves 35% Jobs Quota for Domicile Women, Sets Up Youth Commission

The Bihar Cabinet has approved a key decision to make domicile mandatory for women to benefit from the 35% reservation in state government jobs. Now, only women who are natives of Bihar can avail of the quota.

Those from other states will be treated under the general category. This is the first time a domicile rule has been applied to women's reservations in Bihar. 

Additionally, the cabinet cleared the creation of a Bihar Youth Commission to support skill development, employment, and welfare of the state's youth. The commission will include a chairman, two vice presidents, and seven members under the age of 45.