What new departments has Nitish Kumar created in Bihar?

Nitish Kumar has created three new departments: Youth, Employment and Skill Development; Higher Education; and Civil Aviation.

Who will head Bihar's new Civil Aviation Department?

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has kept the Civil Aviation Department under his personal charge.

What is the goal of Bihar's new Higher Education Department?

The new Higher Education Department aims to improve learning quality, promote research, and ensure employment-oriented education for all.

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Nitish Kumar Keeps Civil Aviation Amid Cabinet Reshuffle

13 Dec, 2025

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Bihar CM Nitish Kumar created three new departments for youth and development.
The new departments are Youth, Employment, Skill Development, Higher Education, and Civil Aviation.
Kumar will personally oversee the new Civil Aviation Department, focusing on airport development.

Nitish Kumar Keeps Civil Aviation Amid Cabinet Reshuffle

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has recently approved the creation of three significant new government departments and reshuffled ministerial portfolios. The newly established departments are dedicated to Youth, Employment and Skill Development; Higher Education; and Civil Aviation, with the Chief Minister personally retaining charge of the latter.

These strategic changes underscore a commitment to enhancing skill development initiatives and improving the quality of higher education. The creation of a dedicated Civil Aviation Department is expected to expedite airport construction and development projects across Bihar, fostering industrial growth and job creation.