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Bihar Approves Sonpur International Airport, Flood Control Projects

The Bihar Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, has approved 35 key proposals. The most significant is the sanctioning of a Greenfield International Airport in Sonpur's Saran district, with Rs 1,302 crore allocated for land acquisition and a target completion date of 2030. Another major approval is a Rs 70 crore anti-erosion project in Bhagalpur to combat Ganga riverbank erosion. These decisions highlight the government's focus on boosting regional infrastructure and disaster mitigation during the budget session.

Key Points: Bihar Greenlights Sonpur International Airport, Key Projects

  • Greenfield International Airport approved for Sonpur
  • Rs 1,302 crore for land acquisition
  • Target completion by 2030
  • Rs 70 crore anti-erosion project for Bhagalpur
  • 35 total proposals cleared in Cabinet
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Bihar Cabinet clears greenfield international airport in Sonpur; 35 proposals approved

Bihar Cabinet approves 35 proposals, including a Rs 1,302 crore international airport in Sonpur and a Rs 70 crore anti-erosion project for Bhagalpur.

"The decision is being seen as a major boost to regional connectivity in north Bihar. - Official Report"

Patna, Feb 20

A Cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar was held on Friday amid the ongoing budget session of the Bihar Assembly.

After the conclusion of Assembly proceedings, the state Cabinet met at 5:30 p.m. and approved 35 important proposals, including major infrastructure and flood-control projects.

The Bihar Cabinet has approved the construction of a Greenfield International Airport in Sonpur, located in the Saran district.

Funds amounting to Rs 1,302 crore have been sanctioned for land acquisition for the project.

According to the proposal, the airport will be developed in the Dariyapur Chanwar area, situated between Hajipur and Dumaria (Gaya).

The state government has set a target to complete the airport by 2030.

The decision is being seen as a major boost to regional connectivity in north Bihar.

Bharatiya Janata Party Lok Sabha MP from Saran, Rajiv Pratap Rudy, welcomed the state Cabinet's decision and expressed gratitude to the state government for approving the long-pending demand.

The state Cabinet also approved a Rs 70 crore anti-erosion project in the Ismailpur-Bindtola area to protect Bhagalpur from severe erosion caused by the Ganga.

The Bihar Water Resources Department has prepared a detailed action plan to curb annual riverbank erosion, which leads to large-scale flooding and poses a serious threat to residential and agricultural areas in and around Bhagalpur.

Earlier, during the budget session on February 6, another state Cabinet meeting approved 17 agenda items.

Major decisions included Rs 4 lakh compensation to dependents of road accident victims, government-funded transportation of bodies of migrant workers who die outside the state, free medical treatment for injured migrant workers, expansion of powers of MLA and MP representatives, allowing their nominees to participate in district-level meetings, and approval of the Municipal Council Standing Empowered Committee.

The latest state Cabinet decisions reflect the Bihar government's focus on infrastructure development, disaster mitigation, and social welfare during the budget session.

- IANS

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Priya S
While the airport is a big project, I'm more relieved about the anti-erosion project in Bhagalpur. Every monsoon, families live in fear of the Ganga swallowing their homes. This is a crucial step for disaster mitigation.
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Aman W
1300 crores just for land acquisition? That's a massive amount. I hope there is complete transparency in this process and the farmers/landowners are given fair compensation. We've seen controversies in other states over such projects.
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Sarah B
The compensation for road accident victims' families and support for migrant workers is very commendable. These are humane policies that address real, everyday tragedies. Infrastructure is important, but this social welfare focus is what truly builds a state.
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Vikram M
Good to see both BJP MP and the state govt on the same page for development. Politics aside, Bihar needs all the infrastructure it can get. Hope the airport project doesn't get stuck in bureaucratic delays like many others.
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Kriti O
A respectful criticism: 35 proposals in one meeting seems like a lot. While the intentions are good, I hope each project gets the detailed scrutiny and planning it deserves. Speed shouldn't compromise quality, especially for something as critical as an airport.
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Rahul R
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