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Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated and laid foundation stones for development projects worth nearly Rs 13,000 crore in Bihar. The projects include a major thermal power plant, new railway services, and thousands of affordable homes. These initiatives are set to significantly boost infrastructure across ten key districts in the state. The Prime Minister emphasized his government's commitment to creating jobs and providing housing for all citizens.

Key Points: PM Modi Inaugurates Rs 12992 Crore Bihar Projects in Bodh Gaya

  • Inaugurated 14 projects including a 660 MW Buxar Thermal Power Plant
  • Launched Amrit Bharat Express and Koderma-Vaishali Bodh Circuit train
  • Handed over keys to 16,000 PM Awas Yojana houses
  • Projects to benefit 10 districts across northern and southern Bihar
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PM Modi inaugurates projects worth Rs 12,992 crore in Bihar

PM Modi launches projects worth Rs 12,992 crore in Bihar, including a 660 MW power plant, new trains, and 16,000 PM Awas homes to boost infrastructure and jobs.

"“I will work hard to provide houses for all, and we are committed to it.” - PM Modi"

Patna, Aug 22

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday inaugurated and laid the foundation stones of projects worth Rs 12,992 crore during a rally in Bodh Gaya, Bihar.

Of the total, projects worth Rs 11,735 crore were inaugurated, while foundation stones were laid for projects worth Rs 1,257 crore.

In all, the Prime Minister dedicated 14 projects to the state.

These development works are expected to directly benefit Buxar, Munger, Muzaffarpur, Patna, Begusarai, Gaya, Aurangabad, Jehanabad, Lakhisarai, and Jamui, significantly boosting the infrastructure of northern and southern Bihar.

The key projects include the Sewerage Treatment Plant (STP) and sewerage network in Daudnagar (Aurangabad), STP and I&D project in Barhiya (Lakhisarai) and Jamui, water supply projects in Aurangabad, Bodh Gaya, and the sewerage network and purification plants in Jehanabad under AMRUT 2.0.

PM Modi also inaugurated the Buxar Thermal Power Plant, having a capacity of 660 MW.

The inauguration of this power plant is expected to provide fresh energy and strengthen Bihar’s electricity supply, bringing the state closer to the goal of power for every household.

PM Modi flagged off the Amrit Bharat Express between Gaya and New Delhi and launched the Koderma-Vaishali Bodh Circuit passenger train, which will connect important Buddhist pilgrimage sites.

The Prime Minister handed over keys of 16,000 houses built under the PM Awas Yojana, benefiting families across the state.

Speaking on the occasion, PM Modi said, “I will work hard to provide houses for all, and we are committed to it. We are working on the line to get people from Bihar jobs in its state. We have started many projects in Bihar, and these will give jobs to the people of Bihar.”

Earlier, PM Modi landed at Gaya Airport around 11 a.m. and reached the Magadh University campus for the programme.

The event saw the presence of top NDA leaders, including Bihar Governor Arif Mohammad Khan, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, Union Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi, Chirag Paswan, Lalan Singh, Samrat Choudhary, and Vijay Kumar Sinha.

The projects are expected to directly benefit Buxar, Munger, Muzaffarpur, Patna, Begusarai, Gaya, Aurangabad, Jehanabad, Lakhisarai, and Jamui, giving a major boost to the infrastructure of both northern and southern Bihar.

- IANS

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Priya S
The sewerage treatment plants and water supply projects will make a huge difference in public health. Many towns in Bihar struggle with sanitation issues. Good to see practical infrastructure being prioritized.
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Rohit P
While the projects sound impressive, I hope the implementation is done properly. We've seen many announcements before but ground-level execution often falls short. Fingers crossed this time it's different!
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Meera T
The Bodh Circuit train connecting pilgrimage sites is excellent for tourism! Bihar has so much spiritual heritage that remains untapped. This could bring economic benefits to local communities 🚂
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Sarah B
16,000 houses under PM Awas Yojana is a significant number. Affordable housing can transform lives, especially for low-income families. Hope the quality of construction is maintained.
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Vikram M
Good to see development reaching multiple districts - from Buxar to Jamui. Often development is concentrated in Patna only. Balanced regional growth is essential for Bihar's progress.

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