₹13,500 Crore Rail and Infrastructure Projects Launched by PM Modi in Bihar.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for projects worth approximately ₹13,500 crore in Madhubani, Bihar, on Thursday, coinciding with the celebration of National Panchayati Raj Day. The extensive development package encompasses railway infrastructure, an LPG bottling plant, power sector initiatives, and the distribution of benefits under various government schemes, as reported by PTI.

A highlight of the event was the flagging off of four new train services, significantly enhancing connectivity within Bihar and beyond. These include the Amrit Bharat Express connecting Saharsa and Mumbai, the Namo Bharat Rapid Rail between Jaynagar and Patna, and local train services between Pipra and Saharsa, and Saharsa and Samastipur.

In addition to the new trains, the Prime Minister inaugurated the Supaul Pipra rail line, the Hasanpur Bithan Rail line, and two-lane rail over bridges at Chapra and Bagaha. He also dedicated the Khagaria-Alauli Rail line to the nation, bolstering railway connectivity across the state.

A significant infrastructure project launched was the laying of the foundation stone for an LPG bottling plant with rail unloading facility at Hathua in Gopalganj District, valued at approximately ₹340 crore. This facility is expected to streamline the LPG supply chain and improve the efficiency of bulk transportation.

The Prime Minister also laid the foundation stone for additional projects worth over ₹1,170 crore and inaugurated multiple power sector projects in Bihar, valued at over ₹5,030 crore, under the revamped distribution sector scheme.

The event also saw the distribution of significant benefits under various government schemes. Approximately ₹930 crore was distributed under the community investment fund to over 2 lakh Self-Help Groups (SHGs) from Bihar, under the Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana - National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM).

Furthermore, sanction letters were handed over to 15 lakh new beneficiaries of the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Gramin (PMAY-Gramin), and installments were released to 10 lakh PMAY-G beneficiaries nationwide. Keys were also handed over to beneficiaries, marking the "Grih Pravesh" (housewarming) of 1 lakh PMAY-G and 54,000 PMAY-Urban (PMAY-U) houses in Bihar.

This comprehensive development package launched by Prime Minister Modi is expected to significantly boost infrastructure and improve the lives of citizens in Bihar, marking a major push for progress in the state.