PATNA, Jan. 22 -- Chief minister Nitish Kumar on Tuesday said that the 'Saat Nischay-3', a new seven-point development framework, would accelerate the state's progress over the next five years till 2030.

Addressing a public meeting in Chapra as part of his ongoing Samriddhi Yatra, Kumar outlined the ambitious plan, envisaging doubling the employment opportunities and income, industrial growth, agricultural advancement, better education and healthcare, infrastructure upgrades and easier living for its citizens.

The first resolution focuses on "doubling employment and doubling income". Kumar said the government aimed to double the state's per capita income, with women receiving Rs.10,000 each under the CM's Women Employment Scheme. Succes...