Patna Metro to Begin Operations on August 15, 2025: Bihar Deputy CM Samrat Choudhary.

Patna Metro is set to begin its operations from August 15, 2025, Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary announced recently during a presentation in the state assembly. Choudhary, who also holds the Finance portfolio, made the announcement while presenting the state’s second supplementary budget for the 2023-24 fiscal year, which totals ₹32,506 crore.

The assembly passed the supplementary budget, which will fund several key development projects, by a voice vote. The opposition, however, staged a walkout over allegations of irregularities in the implementation of schemes by the Social Welfare department.

Choudhary explained that the supplementary budget would allocate funds for the completion of the first phase of the Patna Metro project, which includes two main corridors: the North-South corridor, running from Patna Junction to Danapur, and the East-West corridor, connecting Patna Sahib with the AIIMS campus. These corridors are expected to provide critical connectivity in high-density areas of the city.

In addition to funding the metro project, the supplementary budget will support the development of various tourism initiatives, including the creation of a ‘Tourist Hub’ in Kaimur district, and the implementation of national programs like the Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan and the National Rural Health Mission. Other infrastructural projects across the state will also benefit from the funds.

In his address, Social Welfare Minister Madan Sahni defended the supplementary demand of ₹3,028 crore for the department, emphasizing the state government’s commitment to improving the lives of the poor and marginalized. He criticized the opposition’s walkout, accusing them of being unsupportive of the welfare initiatives aimed at protecting women, children, people with disabilities, and senior citizens.

The commencement of Patna Metro operations next year is expected to significantly improve the city's public transport system and enhance connectivity across key locations.

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