4-lane Bakhtiyarpur-Mokama section of NH-31 inaugurated
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has laid the foundation stone and inaugurated multiple development projects worth Rs.12,000 crore at Gaya in Bihar on 22 Aug, covering key sectors including energy, healthcare and urban development https://www.commerce.gov.in/.
The Rs.6,880 crore Buxar Thermal Power Plant (660×1 MW) was among the top projects officiated by the PM. Recalling that just a few months ago, he laid the foundation stone for the Nabinagar Super Thermal Power Project in Aurangabad, Modi further stated that a new thermal power plant will be constructed in Pirpainti, Bhagalpur. He added that these power plants will significantly enhance electricity supply in Bihar https://www.conexpoconagg.com/.
The projects:
In line with his commitment to improving connectivity, Prime Minister inaugurated the 8.15 km long Aunta – Simaria bridge project on NH-31, including the 1.86 km long 6 lane Bridge on river Ganga, constructed at a cost of over Rs.1,870 crore. It provides direct connectivity between Mokama in Patna and Begusarai.
A bridge has been constructed parallel to an old 2-lane dilapidated rail-cum-road bridge “Rajendra Setu” which is in poor condition forcing heavy vehicles to re-route. The new bridge will reduce this extra travel distance of more than 100 km for the heavy vehicles travelling between North Bihar (Begusarai, Supaul, Madhubani, Purnea, Araria etc) and South Bihar areas (Sheikhpura, Nawada, Lakhisarai etc). It will also help reduce issues of traffic jams in other parts of the region due to the detour which these vehicles were forced to take https://www.bseindia.com/.
It will boost economic growth in the adjoining areas, especially in North Bihar, which are dependent on South Bihar and Jharkhand for getting necessary raw material. It will also provide better connectivity to the famous pilgrimage place of Simaria Dham, which is also the birthplace of famous poet Late Shri Ramdhari Singh Dinkar, he said.
The Prime Minister also inaugurated the four-lane Bakhtiyarpur to Mokama section of NH-31, worth around Rs.1,900 crore, which will ease congestion, reduce travel time, and enhance passenger and freight movement. Further, improvement to the two-lane with paved shoulders of Bikramganj–Dawath–Nawanagar–Dumraon section of NH-120 in Bihar will improve connectivity in rural areas, providing new economic opportunities for the local population https://www.nseindia.com/.
In a major boost to health infrastructure, Prime Minister inaugurated the Homi Bhabha Cancer Hospital & Research Centre at Muzaffarpur. The centre includes advanced Oncology OPD, IPD wards, operation theatres, modern lab, blood bank, and a 24-bed ICU (Intensive Care Unit) and HDU (High Dependency Unit). This state-of-the-art facility will provide advanced and affordable cancer care to patients in Bihar and neighbouring states, reducing the need to travel to distant metros for treatment.
Furthering his vision of Swachh Bharat and ensuring Aviral and Nirmal Dhara of river Ganga, PM Modi inaugurated the Sewerage Treatment Plant (STP) and Sewerage Network at Munger constructed under Namami Gange worth over Rs.520 crore. It will help reduce pollution load in the Ganga and improve sanitation facilities in the region.
The Prime Minister also laid the foundation stone for a series of urban infrastructure projects worth around Rs.1,260 crore. These include the STP and Sewerage Network at Daudnagar in Aurangabad, and Jehanabad; STP and interception and diversion works at Barahiya in Lakhisarai, and Jamui. Under AMRUT 2.0, he will lay the foundation stone of Water Supply Projects at Aurangabad, Bodhgaya and Jehanabad. These projects will provide clean drinking water, modern sewerage systems, and improved sanitation thereby improving health standards and quality of life in the region .
Boosting rail connectivity in the region, he flagged off two trains. Amrit Bharat Express between Gaya and Delhi which will improve passenger convenience with modern facilities, comfort, and safety. And Buddhist Circuit Train between Vaishali and Koderma which will give a boost to tourism and religious travel across key Buddhist sites in the region. fiinews.com
