# Bihar CM sets one crore jobs target, announces exam reforms 2026-08-15T11:58:16+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 2 independent outlets Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary has announced a target of providing government jobs and employment to one crore youth by 2030. Speaking at the 80th Independence Day celebrations at Gandhi Maidan in Patna on Saturday, he also said a state-level examination reform committee would be constituted to make examinations transparent and fair. The New Indian Express reports the announcement comes amid Gen Z protests over alleged irregularities in competitive exams, while The Hindu notes the chief minister said the reforms aim for smooth, transparent, and modern processes. Choudhary said a 'Vidyarthi Sahyog Portal' (Student Support Portal) will launch on August 17 for students to lodge complaints, with resolution within 30 days. The Hindu adds that free coaching for IIT-JEE and NEET entrance exams is being set up across 551 Saraswati Vidya Niketans. The chief minister also highlighted that Rs 68,678 crore (nearly 20% of the state budget) is being spent on education and that degree-level education has been introduced in all blocks of the state. Other announcements included a high-level committee to strengthen education quality, a 'zero-tolerance' policy towards crime, free agricultural electricity connections to 1.68 lakh farmers, and progress on five expressways and six high-speed corridors. The chief minister said a safe and fear-free society is the hallmark of a developed state. ## Coverage - thehindu.com - newindianexpress.com Tags: Bihar, IIT-JEE, NEET, Samrat Choudhary, Saraswati Vidya Niketan Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/bihar-targets-one-crore-jobs-by-2030-announces-exam-reforms/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/bihar-targets-one-crore-jobs-by-2030-announces-exam-reforms/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.