In Bihar, the 75th Republic Day is being celebrated with traditional fervor and patriotic feeling. The main state-level function was organized at Gandhi Maidan Patna, where Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar unfurled the tricolor and reviewed the parade.  <br />''<br />''Addressing the function, Mr. Arlekar said, the state government is working for the welfare and upliftment of the deprived and downtrodden. The Governor said, that in the recently held Caste Based Survey, 94 Lakh people have been identified who are below the poverty level and the government is working to better their social status and living conditions by several measures including financial help. He said, that for the social empowerment of weaker sections, the reservation quota has been enhanced to 65 percent.  <br />''<br />''He said, the government is committed to its agenda of development with justice and all welfare policies are being formulated on this principle.  <br />''<br />''The governor said, the empowerment of women is one of the prime focused agenda of the government. He added that the Bihar government is providing opportunities for employment and making them self-reliant with several corrective measures.  <br />''<br />''Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and colleague from his cabinet, and senior officials were present at the function.<br />'' <br />''Despite severe cold conditions and low visibility captivating parade by police personnel, central police forces, army, NCC, and Scout cadets win applauds from people.  <br />''<br />''Informative and entertaining tableau by 14 different departments of state government mesmerized audiences. Tableau based on the life of former Chief Minister Jan Nayak Karpoori Thakur was the center of attraction because he was recently honoured by the country's highest civilian award Bharat Ratna. <br />