New Delhi: The Cupboard on Friday authorized two main initiatives for poll-bound Bihar at an estimated price of practically Rs 10,000 crore — the Kosi-Mechi Intra-State River Hyperlink and building of 4-lane entry managed greenfield and brownfield Patna–Arrah–Sasaram freeway — that are prone to be accomplished within the subsequent 3-4 years.
Asserting the choice, I&B minister Ashwini Vaishnaw mentioned the river hyperlink projectwill be accomplished by March, 2029. The Centre will present Rs 3,652.6 crore monetary help to Bihar for completion of the venture, which might entail a complete expenditure of Rs 6,282 crore. tnn
“We’re dedicated to the all-round growth of Bihar,” PM Narendra Modi mentioned in a submit on X. He added whereas the river linking venture will present water for irrigation in a big space, it is going to additionally improve farmers’ earnings. Stating the approval of a brand new 4-lane freeway is a “nice information” for individuals of Bihar, Modi mentioned, “It should encourage financial progress and scale back visitors congestion as nicely.”