Date: May 31, 2025
Category: National News | Infrastructure | Politics
Karakat, Bihar – Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate and lay the foundation stones for a series of development projects worth ₹48,520 crore in Bihar today. This major initiative spans across infrastructure, power, railways, aviation, and education, underlining the Centre's focus on boosting Bihar's growth trajectory.
Key Projects Include:
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Nabinagar Super Thermal Power Project (Stage-II) in Aurangabad with an investment of ₹29,930 crore.
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Expansion of Patna Airport with a brand-new terminal and foundation of a civil enclave at Bihta.
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Highway projects including four-laning of Patna–Arrah–Sasaram NH-119A and six-laning of Varanasi–Ranchi–Kolkata highway.
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Third rail line between Son Nagar and Mohammad Ganj, along with upgrades to Patna’s railway terminals.
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Education infrastructure boost with new buildings for Navodaya Vidyalaya in Jehanabad.
Political Presence:
The launch ceremony is being held in Karakat, with dignitaries like Governor Arif Mohammad Khan, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, and Deputy CM Samrat Choudhary in attendance.
Opposition Response:
While supporters hail the initiative as a major step for Bihar's development, opposition parties have raised questions over the timing and implementation of the projects.
Final Word:
With over ₹48,000 crore being injected into Bihar’s future, this visit by PM Modi reflects the Centre’s growing emphasis on inclusive and region-focused development. Citizens eagerly await the on-ground impact of these projects.
