Bihar's Infrastructure Gets Rs 48,500 Crore Push As PM Modi Launches Multiple Projects

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday (30 May) launched multiple development projects worth over Rs 48,500 crore at Karakat in Bihar.

The Prime Minister laid the foundation stone for the Nabinagar Super Thermal Power Project, Stage-II (3x800 MW) in Aurangabad district worth over Rs 29,930 crore, which will aim at ensuring energy security for Bihar and eastern India.

It will boost industrial growth, create job opportunities, and provide affordable electricity in the region.

In a major boost to the road infrastructure and connectivity in the region, PM Modi also laid the foundation stone for various road projects including the four-laning of the Patna–Arrah–Sasaram section of NH-119A, and the six-laning of the Varanasi–Ranchi–Kolkata highway (NH-319B) and Ramnagar–Kacchi Dargah stretch (NH-119D), and construction of a new Ganga bridge between Buxar and Bharauli.

These projects will create seamless high-speed corridors in the state along with boosting trade and regional connectivity.

He also inaugurated the four Laning of Patna–Gaya–Dobhi section of NH – 22, worth around Rs 5,520 crore and four Laning of the elevated highway and at grade improvements at Gopalganj Town on NH – 27, among others.

In line with his commitment to improving rail infrastructure across the country, the Prime Minister also dedicated to the nation the third Rail Line between Son Nagar–Mohammad Ganj worth over Rs 1330 crore, among others.

Addressing the gathering on the occasion, PM Modi said under the leadership of Nitish Kumar, the departure of the 'Jungle Raj' government marked Bihar’s progress on the path of prosperity.

He remarked that the days of broken highways, deteriorated railways, and limited flight connectivity are now a thing of the past.

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