NDA’s Bihar Manifesto 2025: “1 Crore Jobs, Crorepati Didis, and a Promise of Prosperity

📰 Introduction: A High-Stakes Election in Bihar

With the Bihar Assembly Elections 2025 fast approaching, the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) — led by Nitish Kumar (JD-U), JP Nadda (BJP), and Chirag Paswan (LJP-RV) — has unveiled its highly anticipated “Sankalp Patra” (manifesto) in Patna.

This manifesto comes at a crucial juncture as Bihar witnesses an intense face-off between the NDA and the INDIA bloc, spearheaded by Tejashwi Yadav’s RJD. With development, employment, and women’s empowerment emerging as key issues, the NDA has rolled out an ambitious plan that promises to transform Bihar’s economic and social landscape.

🏛️ The Grand Promise: 1 Crore Government Jobs

The headline announcement — and arguably the most discussed — is the NDA’s pledge to create 1 crore government jobs for the youth of Bihar.

According to Times of India and NDTV, the NDA has outlined a multi-sectoral employment plan focused on:

• IT and MSME sectors for rapid job creation.

• Establishment of Mega Skill Centres in every district.

• Recruitment drives for government departments, education, and healthcare sectors.

JP Nadda, unveiling the manifesto, stated:

“We are not making promises, we are giving guarantees. One crore government jobs will be created, and every youth will have opportunities within Bihar itself.”

👩‍🌾 Women Empowerment: ‘Lakhpati Didis’ and Rs 2 Lakh Support

A major highlight of the Sankalp Patra is the focus on women empowerment. The NDA aims to create 1 crore ‘Lakhpati Didis’ — women earning ₹1 lakh annually — through self-help groups, micro-financing, and entrepreneurial schemes.

The manifesto also includes:

• ₹2 lakh financial aid for women entrepreneurs.

• Free education for girls up to the postgraduate level.

• Expansion of Ujjwala 2.0 with cheaper LPG refills and a promise to subsidize gas cylinders at ₹500 for poor families.

⚙️ Economic Growth & Infrastructure: Bihar 2.0 Vision

Moneycontrol and Business Today reported that the NDA’s manifesto envisions massive industrial and infrastructure expansion:

• Creation of 10 new industrial parks across the state.

• A dedicated “Defence Corridor” to attract national investments.

• Development of world-class highways, logistics hubs, and industrial belts.

• ₹1 lakh crore investment in agriculture and allied sectors, including cold storage, food processing, and irrigation.

Deputy CM Samrat Choudhary emphasized:

“Our focus is to make Bihar an industrial hub that generates jobs, not just migrants.”

🎓 Education and Skill Development

Education forms another pillar of the manifesto. Key points include:

• Setting up Mega Skill Centres in all 38 districts.

• Upgrading government schools with digital classrooms and AI-based learning tools.

• Scholarships for meritorious students and expansion of technical universities.

Nitish Kumar, during the release, stated that the state must shift “from manpower export to knowledge export,” highlighting a focus on human capital.

🌾 Rural Development and Farmers’ Welfare

Farmers remain a major vote bank in Bihar. The NDA’s manifesto promises:

• ₹9,000 per year assistance to small and marginal farmers.

• Expansion of irrigation through solar-based micro-pumps.

• Promotion of organic farming clusters in every district.

• Establishment of Agritech start-up hubs to support youth entrepreneurs in agriculture.

⚡ Energy, Power, and Free Electricity

India TV and The Economic Times noted that the NDA has committed to providing free electricity up to 100 units for rural households.
Additionally, the manifesto highlights:

• 100% electrification of villages.

• Modernization of power grids to reduce outages.

• Incentives for solar panel installation in rural homes.

🧑‍⚖️ Social Welfare & Law and Order

The Sankalp Patra also focuses on:

• Expansion of PM Awas Yojana housing schemes.

• 24x7 “Nari Suraksha” Helplines and women police stations.

• Strengthening of anti-corruption units and police modernization to address law-and-order concerns.

🗣️ Opposition Reacts: Tejashwi Yadav Calls it ‘Copy-Paste Politics’

RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav, in interviews with The Indian Express and Hindustan Times, dismissed the NDA’s promises as “election-time gimmicks.”
He said:

“After 20 years of Nitish Kumar’s rule and 11 years of Modi’s rule, Bihar is still India’s poorest state. Now suddenly they remember jobs? People won’t be fooled again.”

Tejashwi’s “Tejashwi Pran” manifesto, released earlier, also promised one government job per family, cheaper LPG cylinders, and free electricity — which the NDA claims to have “refined into achievable goals.”

🧩 Political Dynamics: Nitish, Nadda, Chirag Show Unity

The NDA’s event in Patna showcased a united front — with Nitish Kumar, JP Nadda, and Chirag Paswan sharing the stage. This image of cohesion comes after months of speculation over Nitish’s ties with the BJP and the split within LJP.

Political analysts suggest this joint appearance was designed to send a clear signal to voters — that the NDA is “stable, focused, and ready to deliver.”

📊 Voter Sentiment and Poll Implications

Experts believe that employment and women empowerment are the two most decisive issues in this election.
If the NDA successfully communicates tangible delivery mechanisms behind its job promise, it could swing urban youth and women voters.

However, skepticism remains high. As Newslaundry observed:

“Crores of jobs sound promising, but Bihar’s track record on employment generation remains weak. Implementation will be the real challenge.”

🧾 Key Takeaways from NDA’s ‘Sankalp Patra’

Focus AreaKey PromiseDetailsEmployment1 crore government jobsSkill centres, MSMEs, IT hubsWomen1 crore ‘Lakhpati Didis’₹2 lakh aid, free educationFarmers₹9,000 annual supportAgri start-ups, irrigationIndustry10 new industrial parksDefence corridor, logistics hubsEnergyFree electricity up to 100 unitsSolar rural electrificationEducationMega Skill Centres in every districtDigital classroomsWelfareFree LPG cylinders at ₹500PM Awas expansionLaw & OrderWomen helplines, police modernizationAnti-corruption drives

🔍 Conclusion: A Vision or a Vote Magnet?

The NDA’s Sankalp Patra 2025 aims to blend economic ambition with social inclusion — addressing Bihar’s chronic unemployment while focusing on empowerment.
Yet, as political observers note, the true test lies in implementation, credibility, and trust.

As the Bihar elections inch closer, one question dominates the discourse:
Will the promise of “1 crore jobs” and “Lakhpati Didis” resonate with voters — or will it be dismissed as another election-time mirage?