| Key Facts | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Bihar government approves new domicile rule for 35% women's quota in state government jobs. |
| New Rule | Non-resident women excluded from accessing the 35% quota in Bihar government jobs. |
| Eligibility Criteria | Must have lived in Bihar for at least three years, own land/house, or be married to a Bihar resident. Voter ID is desirable but not mandatory. |
| Employment Landscape | Bihar's state government workforce is small (1.57% of population). Notable employments include 36,000 women in police and 2.5 lakh women teachers recruited since 2007. |
| Economic Structure | Predominantly agrarian economy (49.6% workforce in agriculture), low manufacturing (5.7%), services (26%), and construction (18.4%) as per NITI Aayog's March 2025 report. |
| Bihar Youth Commission | Approved to address youth employment and empowerment. Consists of one Chairperson, two Vice-Chairpersons, and seven Members (all aged ≤45). Focuses on education, jobs, and skill development. |

