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Rs 12,200 Crore Infra Push For Bihar And West Bengal: PM Modi Set To Launch Multiple Projects Tomorrow
PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Bihar and West Bengal on Friday (18 July), where he will launch a series of development projects worth over Rs 12,200 crore.
These initiatives aim to elevate the region's connectivity, infrastructure, and overall economic growth.
PM Modi in Bihar
Prime Minister Modi’s visit to Bihar will kick off in Motihari, where he will launch several major infrastructure projects totaling over Rs 7,200 crore.
These projects span multiple sectors, including rail, road, rural development, and fisheries.
A key highlight will be the launch of four new Amrit Bharat trains.
Prime Minister will flag 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 will also dedicate 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 will also lay 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, will also be launched.
In a major boost to road infrastructure in the region, Prime Minister will lay 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.
The Prime Minister will also inaugurate the 4-lane Parariya to Mohania section of NH-319, worth over Rs 820 crore, part of NH-319 which connects Ara Town to NH-02 (Golden Quadrilateral) that will improve freight and passenger movement.
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.
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 will be launched to improve aquaculture and create rural employment.
The Prime Minister will also release 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 will also hand 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.
PM Modi in West Bengal
Following his visit to Bihar, PM Modi will head to Durgapur, West Bengal, where he will lay the foundation stone and inaugurate projects worth over Rs 5,000 crore. These projects span oil and gas, power, road, and rail infrastructure.
A major focus will be the foundation-laying of the Bharat Petroleum City Gas Distribution (CGD) project in Bankura and Purulia, worth Rs 1,950 crore. This project will supply PNG connections to households and commercial establishments.
Additionally, PM Modi will dedicate to the nation the Durgapur to Kolkata section of the Pradhan Mantri Urja Ganga pipeline, worth Rs 1,190 crore, which will enable the supply of natural gas to lakhs of households.
The Durgapur to Kolkata section worth is passing through the districts of Purba Bardhman, Hooghly and Nadia in West Bengal.
PM Modi will also dedicate to the nation the Retrofitting Pollution Control System-Flue Gas Desulphurization (FGD at the Durgapur Steel Thermal Power Station and Raghunathpur Thermal Power Station, worth over Rs 1,457 crore, to promote cleaner energy production and improve air quality.
In rail infrastructure, the doubling of the Purulia-Kotshila rail line (36 km) will be dedicated to the nation, which will improve rail connectivity between industries from Jamshedpur, Bokaro and Dhanbad with Ranchi and Kolkata.
Prime Minister will also inaugurate two road over bridges (ROBs) constructed under Setu Bharatam Programme, worth over Rs 380 crore, at Topsi and Pandabeshwar in Paschim Bardhaman.
