PM Modi Launches Development Projects Worth Rs 36,000 Crore In Bihar
Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched multiple development projects worth around Rs 36,000 crore in Bihar's Purnea district on Monday.
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On Monday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated multiple development initiatives totaling approximately Rs 36,000 crore in Bihar's Purnea district.
During the event, the Prime Minister inaugurated the newly constructed terminal building at Purnea airport, designed to increase passenger handling capacity in the region. PM Modi also officially flagged off the inaugural flight connecting Purnea and Kolkata.
The function was attended by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary, various union ministers, state ministers, MPs and MLAs.
A significant highlight was the Prime Minister laying the foundation stone for a 3x800 MW thermal power facility at Pirpainti, Bhagalpur, valued at Rs 25,000 crore. This project represents the largest private sector investment in Bihar.
"It is designed on ultra-super critical, low-emission technology. The project will provide dedicated power and strengthen Bihar's energy security," explained a senior official.
Additionally, PM Modi laid the foundation stone for Phase 1 of the Kosi-Mechi Intra-State River Link Project worth over Rs 2,680 crore.
"It will focus on upgrading a canal, including desilting, reconstruction of damaged structures, and renovation of the settling basin, while also enhancing its discharge capacity from 15,000 to 20,000 cusecs," he said.
The project is expected to benefit multiple districts in northeastern Bihar through irrigation expansion, flood control, and agricultural resilience, according to the official.
The Prime Minister also inaugurated and laid foundation stones for several railway projects and flagged off multiple trains in Bihar. He laid the foundation stone for the Bikramshila - Katareah rail line, valued at over Rs 2,170 crore, which will provide direct connectivity across the river Ganga.
PM Modi inaugurated a new rail line between Arariya and Galgalia, constructed at a cost of Rs 4,410 crore, and flagged off a train in the Araria-Galgalia (Thakurganj) section, establishing direct rail connectivity between Araria and Kishanganj districts and significantly improving access across northeastern Bihar.
The Prime Minister also launched the Vande Bharat Express train between Jogbani and Danapur, benefiting districts such as Araria, Purnea, Madhepura, Saharsa, Khagaria, Begusarai, Samastipur, Muzaffarpur, Vaishali, and Patna.
Amrit Bharat Express trains between Saharsa and Chheharta (Amritsar) and between Jogbani and Erode were also flagged off, which will enhance economic, cultural, and social integration across regions.
Furthermore, PM Modi participated in Griha Pravesh ceremonies for 35,000 rural beneficiaries under the Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana-Gramin and 5,920 under the Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana-Urban, personally handing over keys to some beneficiaries.
He also distributed community investment funds of approximately Rs 500 crore to cluster-level federations under the Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana - National Rural Livelihoods Mission in Bihar and presented cheques to several cluster-level federation heads.