Budget promises assistance to Bihar's backward districts

Chidambaram said that till now, Bihar received special assistance through the Rashtriya Sam Vikas Yojana.

Government on Monday announced assistance for the backward districts of Bihar from the Backward Regions Grant Fund.

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Presenting the Union Budget for 2005-06 in Parliament, Finance Minister P Chidambaram said that till now, Bihar received special assistance through the Rashtriya Sam Vikas Yojana (RSVY).

The transition arrangements under RSVY would continue until 2006-07, he said.

Recognising the need of Bihar, the 12th Finance Commission had made substantial grants amounting to Rs.7975 crore for the period 2005-10.

Bihar has also been identified as one of the few states requiring special grants for the health and education sectors, he added.