The 2026–27 health budget of ₹21,270.40 crore includes new government medical colleges in Madhubani, Vaishali, Siwan, Jamui, Bhojpur, Buxar, Begusarai, Supaul, Munger and Sitamarhi, where construction is already under way.
They follow five recently established colleges in Purnea, Bettiah, Samastipur, Madhepura and Chhapra.