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Nitish Kumar Launches 690+ Projects in Bihar's Gaya & Aurangabad During Yatra

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar inaugurated and laid foundation stones for over 690 development schemes in Gaya and Aurangabad districts. The visits were part of the fourth phase of his 'Samriddhi Yatra', aimed at showcasing government initiatives and strengthening public engagement. During the programs, he interacted with beneficiaries, distributed assistance cheques, and inspected departmental stalls. He highlighted the state's progress since 2005 and urged collective efforts to achieve a 'Developed Bihar'.

Key Points: Bihar CM Nitish Kumar Inaugurates 690+ Schemes in Gaya, Aurangabad

  • 690+ schemes launched
  • Part of 'Samriddhi Yatra'
  • Focus on holistic development
  • Direct public engagement
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CM Nitish inaugurates over 690 schemes in Bihar's Gaya, Aurangabad during 'Samriddhi Yatra'

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar launched over 690 projects in Gaya and Aurangabad during his 'Samriddhi Yatra', emphasizing development and public engagement.

"work collectively towards achieving the vision of a 'Viksit Bihar' - Nitish Kumar"

Patna, March 20

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Friday visited Gaya and Aurangabad as part of the fourth phase of the 'Samriddhi Yatra', launching a series of development projects.

In Gaya, the Chief Minister laid the foundation stones for 140 projects and inaugurated 553 completed schemes, dedicating them to the people of the district.

He was received by local MP and Union Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi.

During the visit, Kumar inspected stalls set up by various government departments, interacted with beneficiaries, and distributed assistance cheques.

Addressing a large gathering at the 'Jan Samvad' programme, the Chief Minister reiterated his commitment to the holistic development of Gaya and the state.

Drawing a comparison between Bihar before and after 2005, he highlighted significant progress across sectors such as infrastructure, governance, and public services.

He called upon citizens to work collectively towards achieving the vision of a 'Viksit Bihar' (Developed Bihar), emphasising the need for unity and sustained efforts to maintain development momentum.

The 'Samriddhi Yatra' is aimed at showcasing development initiatives and strengthening direct engagement between the government and the public across districts.

Continuing his outreach under the 'Samriddhi Yatra', Nitish Kumar also visited Aurangabad on Friday, announcing a slew of development initiatives for the district.

During the visit, the Chief Minister laid the foundation stones for 120 projects and inaugurated 142 completed schemes, dedicating them to the people of Aurangabad.

He inspected stalls set up by various government departments showcasing ongoing schemes, interacted with beneficiaries, and reviewed feedback regarding implementation at the ground level.

The Chief Minister also distributed assistance cheques to beneficiaries under different welfare programmes.

Addressing the gathering at the 'Jan Samvad' programme, Kumar reiterated his government's commitment to the overall development of Aurangabad and urged people to actively participate in the state's progress.

Several dignitaries were present on the occasion, including Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary, ministers Vijay Kumar Choudhary and Santosh Kumar Suman, MLAs Chetan Anand, Lalan Ram, Prakash Chandra, Pramod Kumar Singh, and MLC Dilip Kumar Singh.

The visit forms part of the state government's broader effort to accelerate development and maintain direct engagement with citizens through the ongoing 'Samriddhi Yatra'.

- IANS

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Priya S
As someone from Bihar, I appreciate the 'Jan Samvad' initiative. Direct interaction is key. But alongside new projects, we need better maintenance of existing facilities like roads and hospitals. Development should be sustainable.
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Aman W
Viksit Bihar is a great vision! Launching nearly 700 schemes is impressive on paper. My relatives in Aurangabad say some old schemes haven't been completed properly. Hope this yatra ensures proper follow-up and accountability. Jai Bihar!
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Sarah B
Interesting to see this level of political outreach. Distributing cheques directly to beneficiaries can reduce corruption if done transparently. The comparison with pre-2005 is a common political narrative, but tangible outcomes matter more to people.
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Karthik V
Gaya is a major pilgrimage center. Development there boosts tourism and local economy. Hope these projects include better facilities for tourists and pilgrims. Good step by the government. 🙏
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Nisha Z
Samriddhi Yatra sounds good, but often these are just photo-ops before elections. I want to know the budget details and how many jobs these 690+ schemes will actually create for the youth of Bihar. Action speaks louder than inaugurations.

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