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Nitish Kumar Reviews JP Ganga Path Beautification, Eyes Patna's New Landmark

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar inspected the ongoing landscaping and beautification work on Patna's JP Ganga Path, often called the city's Marine Drive. He instructed authorities to complete the project quickly while emphasizing public safety, convenience, and smooth traffic flow. The 20.5-km path, built at a cost of over Rs 3,800 crore, has become a major city attraction and has drastically cut travel time across Patna. The infrastructure also improves emergency medical connectivity, providing faster access to major hospitals like PMCH and AIIMS Patna.

Key Points: CM Nitish Kumar Inspects JP Ganga Path Beautification in Patna

  • CM reviews beautification work
  • Focus on public safety and traffic flow
  • Path reduces cross-city travel time drastically
  • Enhances emergency medical connectivity
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CM Nitish reviews JP Ganga Path's beautification work in Patna

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar reviews plantation & beautification on Patna's JP Ganga Path, directs officials to expedite work for public safety and convenience.

"In the future, this area will emerge as a major attraction for the people. - CM Nitish Kumar"

Patna, Jan 9

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Friday visited the JP Ganga Path, also known as Patna's Marine Drive, and reviewed the ongoing plantation, landscaping, and beautification work along the stretch.

During the inspection, the Chief Minister directed officials to expedite the work and ensure its completion within the stipulated timeframe.

"On Friday, I inspected the landscaping, tree plantation, and beautification work being carried out on the JP Ganga Path. I instructed the authorities to complete the work at the earliest. As this park is located along the banks of the Ganga River, special attention must be paid to public safety and convenience. I also emphasised the need to ensure road safety and smooth traffic flow. In the future, this area will emerge as a major attraction for the people," CM Nitish said.

The JP Ganga Path, situated along the bank of the Ganga River in Patna, has emerged as one of the city's major attractions since it was opened to the public.

The project, constructed by the Bihar State Road Construction Corporation Limited (BSRCCL), has been developed at a cost of Rs 3,831 crore and spans a total length of 20.5 kilometres.

The four-lane Marine Drive connects key locations, including Digha, Atal Path, LCT Ghat, Gandhi Maidan, PMCH, Patna University, NIT, Gaighat, Kangan Ghat, Krishna Ghat, Patna Ghat, and Didarganj. It is also linked to major routes such as JP Setu, Mahatma Gandhi Setu, and the Patna Ring Road.

The foundation stone of the project was laid on October 11, 2013, on the birth anniversary of Loknayak Jayaprakash Narayan.

The JP Ganga Path has significantly reduced travel time across the city, enabling commuters to travel from Digha to Didarganj in just 20-25 minutes, compared to the earlier travel time of one-and-a-half to two hours via Ashok Rajpath and the Patna Bypass Road.

The road has also enhanced emergency and medical connectivity, particularly providing quicker access to PMCH and AIIMS Patna for patients from North Bihar districts such as Chhapra, Gopalganj, and Siwan.

- IANS

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Priya S
While the project is good, I hope the authorities focus on long-term maintenance. So many projects in Patna look great initially but deteriorate due to poor upkeep. Also, 3,831 crores is a huge amount - hope every rupee's worth is visible to the public.
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Rohit P
The connectivity to PMCH and AIIMS is the most crucial part. This will save countless lives in medical emergencies from North Bihar. Jai Bihar! The CM should now focus on cleaning the Ganga river alongside this path for a complete experience.
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Michael C
Visiting Patna last year, I was impressed by this infrastructure. It reminds me of waterfront developments in other global cities. The focus on public safety and traffic flow is commendable. Well done, Bihar government!
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Shreya B
As a Patna resident, I love my evening walks on the Ganga Path. The breeze from the river is so refreshing. Looking forward to more greenery and proper landscaping. Please also add some food stalls and clean public toilets! 😊
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Vikram M
Good to see development work being reviewed personally by the CM. However, I respectfully disagree with the priority. While beautification is nice, basic amenities like water supply and waste management in the city need more urgent attention and funds.

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