"New townships at 12 locations in Bihar": CM Samrat Choudhary announces Tirhut township in Muzaffarpur
Muzaffarpur, July 12
Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary on Sunday said the state government has decided to develop new townships at about 12 locations across the state, including Muzaffarpur.
CM Choudhary inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for 982 development projects costing Rs 1,047.09 crore in Muzaffarpur.
The new township in Muzaffarpur will be named 'Tirhut', the Chief Minister announced.
He said the government is working on revamping old cities by improving basic infrastructure such as drains, roads, water supply, parks, community centres and permanent housing for the poor, while also focusing on developing new cities with essential amenities.
Addressing the gathering in Muzaffarpur, Bihar Chief Minister said, "Revamping an old city takes time, whether it involves drains, lanes, water supply, parks, community centres, or constructing permanent housing for the poor; work on all these fronts is ongoing. The Government of Bihar is working for you. Alongside this, we have decided to develop new townships at approximately 12 locations across Bihar; Muzaffarpur is one such place where our government is working to establish a new township named 'Tirhut'."
"We are now initiating the development of new cities at 12 locations, focusing on essential amenities like delivering electricity and water to every household. The Prime Minister and Nitish Kumar have advanced this work," he said.
Further, Choudhary said the state government will provide financial assistance for employment opportunities to women under the Chief Minister Women's Employment Scheme and ensure that no eligible beneficiary is left out.
He also said the government is working to strengthen education infrastructure by establishing model schools, degree colleges and coaching centres in government schools across the state.
"We will provide funds for employment to women under the Chief Minister Women's Employment Scheme... We have already transferred money into the accounts of our sisters. For those sisters who might have been left out, we will ensure they are included too. Today, we take pride in our heritage and are committed to carrying it forward. We are establishing model schools and degree colleges," he said.
"Arrangements for all these facilities are being made. The government is working on many initiatives, be it the establishment of degree colleges, the creation of model schools, or the setting up of coaching centres within our government schools; we are making arrangements for all of this," CM Choudhary said.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Finally, some attention to Muzaffarpur! We are one of the biggest districts but always felt neglected. Tirhut township sounds promising - hope it brings modern amenities like parks, community centres, and proper housing for the poor. The mention of model schools and degree colleges is music to my ears. Our children shouldn't have to go to Patna or Delhi for quality education. But I have a small request: please also focus on the old city's revamp. Drains and water supply in older areas are a nightmare, especially during monsoons. We need both new and old development together.
Good initiative, but my concern is about land acquisition for these 12 townships. In Bihar, this always leads to disputes and delays. Farmers should get fair compensation and rehabilitation. Also, the CM mentioned "permanent housing for the poor" - that's great, but ensure the quality is not compromised. We've seen many affordable housing projects where walls crack within a year. And please, no VIP culture - these townships should have equal facilities for all, not just for the wealthy. Overall, a positive step, but execution will be the real test.
I'm cautiously optimistic. The emphasis on women's employment through the Chief Minister Women's Employment Scheme is commendable. Many women in Bihar are the primary earners for their families, and financial assistance can be a game-changer. But I want to know the exact details - how much money, who is eligible, and how to apply? These schemes often remain on paper because of lack of awareness. Also, the coaching centres in government schools are a great idea, but please ensure they are run by qualified teachers, not political appointees. Tirhut township sounds like a nice name, btw! 😊
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