Janata Dal (United)

JD(U)'s major political achievements are closely associated with its governments in Bihar under Nitish Kumar.

The party has emphasized improvement in road and transport infrastructure, electricity supply, rural connectivity, public administration and law-and-order systems.

Its governments have also promoted programmes focused on women's empowerment, education, healthcare, employment, entrepreneurship and rural development.

Major policy areas associated with JD(U)-led governments include:

• Expansion of rural and urban road infrastructure.

• Improvement in electricity availability and household electrification.

• Expansion of drinking-water and sanitation infrastructure.

• Greater emphasis on law and order and administrative reforms.

• Women's political and social empowerment.

• Support for girls' education and higher education.

• Rural livelihood programmes through initiatives such as JEEViKA.

• Har Ghar Bijli and household electricity initiatives.

• Har Ghar Nal Ka Jal and drinking-water programmes.

• Jal-Jeevan-Hariyali environmental and water-conservation initiatives.

• Mukhyamantri Kanya Utthan Yojana for girls and women.

• Mukhyamantri Udyami Yojana to encourage entrepreneurship.

• Increased political representation and reservation measures for women and disadvantaged communities.

The JD(U)'s own party material identifies JEEViKA, Jal-Jeevan-Hariyali, Har Ghar Bijli, Har Ghar Nal Ka Jal, Kanya Utthan Yojana, Mukhyamantri Udyami Yojana and women's reservation measures among the initiatives associated with its Bihar government.

At the national level, JD(U) has also contributed to coalition governments and has represented Bihar's political interests in Parliament.