NationalThursday, 6 August 2026·The Hindu - National
Bihar Cabinet approves PPP operation of 16 medical colleges, sports science centre and AMRUT 2.0 water projects
Bihar approved PPP operation of 16 medical colleges and hospitals, a sports science centre at Rajgir, and AMRUT 2.0 water supply projects worth over ₹280 crore.
Key highlights
Direct fact
On August 5, 2026, the Bihar Cabinet chaired by Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary approved PPP operation of 16 medical colleges and hospitals, along with a Sports Science Centre at Rajgir and AMRUT 2.0 water supply projects for Jamalpur and Munger.
Key specifics
- PwC, headquartered in London, was appointed as Transaction Advisor for the 16 brownfield medical colleges and hospitals.
- ₹8.27 crore was sanctioned for the PPP transaction process.
- Four colleges at Pawapuri, Rahui, Madhepura and Purnea are operational, while 12 colleges are under construction in districts such as Samastipur, Saran and Madhubani.
- ₹102.22 crore was approved for the Jamalpur Water Supply Project and ₹177.72 crore for the Munger Water Supply Project under AMRUT 2.0.
- The Cabinet also approved 17 decisions in the meeting and sanctioned land transfers for a Kendriya Vidyalaya at Piprakothi and BISF at Rajauli.
Exam lens
Question type: Governance and scheme-based current affairs. TNPSC may ask the date of approval, the advisor name PwC, the number of colleges, and the AMRUT 2.0 project amounts.