Bihar Gets Rs 7,000 Crore Infra Push As PM Modi Launches Multiple Development Projects In Motihari

In a big infrastrucutre push for Bihar, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday (18 July) launched multiple development projects worth over Rs 7,000 crore in the state.

These projects span multiple sectors, including rail, road, rural development, and fisheries.

A key highlight was the the launch of four new Amrit Bharat trains.

Prime Minister flagged off four new Amrit Bharat trains between Rajendra Nagar Terminal (Patna) to New Delhi, Bapudham Motihari to Delhi (Anand Vihar Terminal), Darbhanga to Lucknow (Gomti Nagar) and Malda Town to Lucknow (Gomti Nagar) via Bhagalpur improving connectivity in the region.

The Prime Minister also dedicated to the nation multiple rail projects, including automatic signalling between Samastipur-Bachhwara rail line that will enable efficient train operations in this section.

The other projects include doubling of Darbhanga-Thalwara and Samastipur-Rambhadrapur rail line part of Darbhanga-Samastipur doubling project worth over Rs 580 crore that will enhance the capacity of train operations and reduce delays.

The Prime Minister also laid the foundation stone for multiple rail projects, including development of infrastructure for maintenance of Vande Bharat trains at Patliputra, automatic signalling on Bhatni-Chhapra Gramin rail line (114 km) to enable streamlined train operations, upgradation of traction system in Bhatni-Chhapra Gramin section to enable higher train speeds by strengthening the traction system infrastructure and optimising energy efficiency.

Further, Darbhanga-Narkatiaganj rail line doubling project worth around Rs 4,080 crore to increase sectional capacity, enable operation of more passenger and freight trains, strengthen connectivity between North Bihar and the rest of the country, was also launched.

In a major boost to road infrastructure in the region, Prime Minister laid the foundation stone for 4-laning of Ara bypass of NH-319 that connects Ara-Mohania NH-319 and Patna-Buxar NH-922 providing seamless connectivity and reducing travel time.

Among others, a 2-lane with paved shoulder from Sarwan to Chakai of NH-333C which will facilitate the movement of goods and people and act as a key link between Bihar and Jharkhand.

PM Modi also inaugurated New Software Technology Parks of India (STPI) facility at Darbhanga and State of the art Incubation Facility of STPI at Patna for promoting IT/ITES/ESDM industry and startups.

These facilities will help in boosting IT software and service exports and will also nurture the tech startup ecosystem for budding entrepreneurs, encourage innovation, IPR and product development.

Furthermore, fisheries development projects under the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana were launched to improve aquaculture and create rural employment.

The Prime Minister also released Rs 400 crore to around 61,500 Self-Help Groups in Bihar under Deendayal Antyodaya Yojna-National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM).

With a special focus on women-led development, over 10 crore women have been connected to Self-Help Groups (SHGs).

He also handed over keys to some beneficiaries as a part of Griha Pravesh of 12,000 beneficiaries and release over Rs 160 crore to 40,000 beneficiaries of Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana-Gramin.

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