Bihar elections: Nitish Kumar announces interest-free education loans under student credit card scheme; all you need to know

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar has announced interest-free education loans for all Class 12 graduates under the Student Credit Card Scheme, aiming to boost higher education accessibility ahead of state elections. Loan repayment periods have also been extended; borrowers of loans up to Rs 2 lakh now get seven years, while those with larger loans get up to ten years.