On October 10, 2025, the Bihar government promulgated the Bihar Municipal (Amendment) Ordinance, 2025, aiming to overhaul urban governance. The ordinance introduces amendments to the Bihar Municipal Act, 2007, focusing on decentralization, transparency, and democratic representation in Urban Local Bodies (ULBs). Key provisions include ensuring fair committee elections and empowering local bodies to function more autonomously.
In August 2025, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar announced the Bihar Industrial Investment Promotion Package 2025 (BIPPP-2025) to encourage industrial growth in the state. Under this initiative, eligible participants can receive free land and incentives related to EPF, ESI, and GST. The policy aims to attract investments and boost employment opportunities in Bihar.
In a significant administrative move, the Bihar government transferred six IAS officers, five IPS officers, 102 Bihar Administrative Service (BAS) officers, and two Bihar Police Service officers. The reshuffle, announced by the General Administrative Department (GAD) and the Home Department, is seen as a strategic step to ensure efficient governance during the upcoming elections.
Since March 2024, Bihar's Education Minister Sunil Kumar has implemented several reforms in the education sector. These include large-scale teacher recruitment through the Secondary Teacher Eligibility Test (STET) 2025, transparent transfers, improved infrastructure, and inclusive schemes like the Mukhyamantri Poshak Yojana. The reforms aim to enhance teaching quality and student outcomes across the state.
Ahead of the 2025 Bihar Assembly elections, the Election Commission introduced 17 new initiatives to enhance the electoral process. These reforms include measures to ensure transparency, reduce electoral malpractices, and improve voter engagement. The initiatives are expected to serve as models for nationwide implementation in future elections.