Why has the issue of granting special category status to Bihar been raised by the Congress party to Prime Minister Modi
The Congress party has questioned the delay in granting special category status to Bihar in a communication to Prime Minister Modi.
- The special category status is granted to states with specific criteria like difficult terrain, low population density, economic backwardness, and non-viable nature of finances.
- Bihar has been demanding special category status for a long time to aid in its development efforts and to bridge the economic disparity with other states.
- The Congress party's communication to Prime Minister Modi raises the issue of delay in granting special category status to Bihar, emphasizing the need for economic support and infrastructure development in the state.
- Granting special category status would provide Bihar with access to additional central funds and various concessions to boost its growth and address development challenges.
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