During his visit to East Champaran district in Bihar on Friday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated development projects worth over ₹7,200 crore. The event, held in Motihari, was attended by several dignitaries, including Bihar Governor Arif Mohammad Khan, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, Deputy CM Samrat Choudhary, and multiple Union ministers. This marked Modi’s 53rd visit to Bihar since 2014.
Key highlights of the Bihar visit include:
- Inauguration of projects across sectors such as railways, fisheries, and infrastructure.
- Launch of four new Amrit Bharat trains, improving connectivity between:
- Rajendra Nagar (Patna) and New Delhi
- Bapudham Motihari and Delhi (Anand Vihar Terminal)
- Darbhanga and Lucknow (Gomti Nagar)
- Malda Town and Lucknow (via Bhagalpur)
- Dedication of major railway upgrades to the nation, including:
- Automatic signalling on the Samastipur–Bachhwara section
- Doubling of rail lines: Darbhanga–Thalwara and Samastipur–Rambhadrapur
₹5,400 Crore Projects Unveiled in West Bengal
In West Bengal, Prime Minister Modi launched a series of development initiatives worth ₹5,400 crore, aimed at boosting infrastructure, connectivity, and clean energy across multiple sectors including oil and gas, power, rail, and roads. The announcement was made during a programme in the industrial hub of Durgapur.
Key takeaways from the West Bengal announcement:
- Focus on expanding infrastructure and enhancing energy capacity in the region.
- Projects aim to improve both economic development and sustainability.
- PM Modi emphasized India’s rising global recognition and its infrastructure-led growth model.
- He stated that these visible transformations are building the foundation for a "developed and future-ready India."
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