Bihar CM Nitish Kumar announced that over 10,000 'Vikas Mitras', who help deliver government schemes to SC/ST communities in villages, would get one-time allowance of ₹25,000 to purchase tablets. This will help them do their work effectively, he said. Their transport allowance will be increased from ₹1,900 to ₹2,500, and their stationery allowance will be raised from ₹900 to ₹1,500/month.