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PM Modi to unveil mega infrastructure projects during Bihar visit
NEW DELHI (Maha Media): Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to make a significant visit to Bihar on Thursday and Friday, inaugurating and laying the foundation stones for a slew of major development projects aimed at transforming the state’s infrastructure and boosting economic growth.
On 29 May, the Prime Minister will inaugurate the newly constructed passenger terminal at Patna Airport, a state-of-the-art facility built at a cost of approximately Rs 1,200 crore. The new terminal is designed to handle up to one crore passengers annually, marking a significant upgrade in air travel infrastructure for the region. In addition, Modi will lay the foundation stone for the civil enclave at Bihta Airport, worth over Rs 1,410 crore. This development is particularly crucial as Bihta is rapidly emerging as an educational hub near Patna, home to institutions such as IIT Patna and the proposed NIT Patna campus, promising improved connectivity and accessibility to this growing center of learning.
The following day, on 30 May, Prime Minister Modi will inaugurate, lay foundation stones, and dedicate to the nation several key projects worth over Rs 48,520 crore in Karakat, Bihar. A major highlight will be the foundation stone laying for the Nabinagar Super Thermal Power Project Stage II in Aurangabad district, a massive venture valued at nearly Rs 29,930 crore. With a capacity of 3×800 MW, this power project is expected to strengthen energy security not only for Bihar but for the entire eastern region of India. It promises to spur industrial growth, generate employment opportunities, and provide affordable electricity to the population.
Alongside the power sector developments, the Prime Minister will also launch important road infrastructure projects to enhance connectivity and trade within the state. These include the four-laning of the Patna–Arrah–Sasaram stretch of National Highway 119A and six-laning of the Varanasi–Ranchi–Kolkata highway (NH-319B), as well as the Ramnagar–Kacchi Dargah section of NH-119D. A new bridge over the Ganga River between Buxar and Bharauli will also be constructed to further facilitate seamless travel and commerce. Additionally, Modi will inaugurate the four-laning of the Patna–Gaya–Dobhi section of NH-22, a project worth Rs 5,520 crore, along with improvements on the elevated highway and at-grade roads in Gopalganj on NH-27.
Prime Minister will also dedicate to the nation the third rail line between Son Nagar and Mohammad Ganj, a project costing over Rs 1,330 crore, which is expected to ease rail traffic and boost freight and passenger m
ovement.
