Dearness allowance of state government employees has been increased by 9 per cent, while 400 new buses have been sanctioned to the transport department for inter-district travel.

The government has approved a compensation of Rs 30 lakh for sewage workers in case of death during work.

The cabinet has also allocated an additional Rs 702 crore for metro projects in Muzaffarpur, Gaya, Darbhanga and Bhagalpur cities of Bihar.

It has also been decided to develop new industrial areas in 31 districts along with model industrial areas at Arwal, Jamui, Kaimur, Saran, Sheohar, Sheikhpura and Banka.

The Cabinet also decided to create e-rickshaw stands at district headquarters and Patna to ensure smooth traffic flow.

During the meeting, the Chief Minister was accompanied by Deputy Chief Ministers Samrat Chaudhary and Vijay Sinha and other departmental ministers and officials.