Bihar Governor Arif Mohammad Khan announced that the state aims to provide 12 lakh government jobs and create 34 lakh employment opportunities by year-end. He highlighted the government's focus on law and order, communal harmony, infrastructure, and welfare measures. The governor also emphasized women's empowerment, self-help groups, and the state's agricultural development, along with significant investment commitments.
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