Bihar Development Projects: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Bihar on Thursday to attend the National Panchayati Raj Day celebrations. According to the Government Official Press, the event will take place in Madhubani, where the PM will address the gathering. Apart from the celebrations, the Prime Minister will also take part in several initiatives aimed at improving rural governance and boosting the state’s infrastructure.
The programme is expected to start around 11:45 am. During the event, PM Modi will present the National Panchayat Awards to recognize the contributions of Panchayats across the country. The visit is significant as it also marks the launch of development projects worth over Rs 13,480 crore, aimed at improving various sectors in Bihar.
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A big part of PM Modi’s visit will focus on launching and dedicating new development projects. These projects span different areas, including energy, housing, transportation, and rural livelihoods. The government hopes these projects will create a stronger foundation for Bihar’s growth and improve the quality of life for its residents.
LPG Bottling Plant in Gopalganj
One key project that will be launched is an LPG bottling plant in Gopalganj. The new plant will include a rail unloading facility at Hathua. This project, which is worth around Rs 340 crore, aims to make the LPG supply chain more efficient in Bihar.
Power Sector Boost
PM Modi will also focus on improving the power sector in Bihar. Under the Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme, he will lay the foundation stone for projects valued at over Rs 1,170 crore.
he will inaugurate power sector initiatives worth more than Rs 5,030 crore. These projects are aimed at upgrading electricity infrastructure to provide more reliable power to homes and businesses across the state.
New Train Services
To improve connectivity, the Prime Minister will launch new train services. Some of the notable services include the Amrit Bharat Express, which will run between Saharsa and Mumbai, and the Namo Bharat Rapid Rail connecting Jaynagar and Patna. New regional trains will also run between Pipra and Saharsa and Saharsa and Samastipur.
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PM Modi will also inaugurate several new railway projects. These include the Supaul-Pipra rail line, Hasanpur-Bithan rail line, and two-lane rail overbridges in Chapra and Bagaha. The Khagaria-Alauli rail line will also be dedicated to the nation. These projects will help improve travel within the region and support economic growth.
Empowering Rural Women
As part of his visit, PM Modi will launch several initiatives to support women’s empowerment and strengthen rural livelihoods. He will distribute benefits of around Rs 930 crore under the Community Investment Fund. This will support more than 2 lakh Self-Help Groups (SHGs) in Bihar, as part of the Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana National Rural Livelihoods Mission.
Housing for the Poor
PM Modi will also focus on housing for the poor. He will hand over sanction letters to 15 lakh new beneficiaries of the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana Gramin (PMAY-G). Along with this, he will release instalments for 10 lakh existing PMAY-G beneficiaries across India. Additionally, the Prime Minister will hand over the keys to 1 lakh PMAY-G houses and 54,000 PMAY-Urban houses in Bihar, marking the Grih Pravesh (housewarming) for these new homes.
