Unlike previous Congress and RJD, we have given more funds for Bihar's development: PM Modi in Bihar
While addressing the rally, Mr. Modi said, 'The land of Champaran has given a new direction to Mahatma Gandhi and will also give a direction for Bihar's development,'.
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'The eastern countries, like previously western countries, are making strides in development on the global front. Bihar must be a developed State for developing the eastern part of the country. We have to develop Motihari like Mumbai,' the Prime Minister said.
Taking a jibe at the Opposition, Mr. Modi said, 'Unlike previous Congress and RJD governments, our government has given more funds for Bihar's development.' He further PM Modi listed misgovernance during the previous RJD-Congress government in the State.
Highlighting the welfare measures of the government, Mr. Modi said, 'In today's Bihar, poor welfare scheme benefits are reaching directly to the poor. We have provided pucca houses to people in Bihar more than population of Norway, Singapore.'
'Tremendous results have also been coming out of women empowerment as over 20 lakh women have become 'lakhpati ( millionaire) didis in Bihar.' he said.
'When Bihar will prosperous, the country will make progress, and Bihar will become prosperous when the youth of the State will become prosperous.' Mr. Modi said and added that 'Nitish Kumar's government is giving jobs to youth in support of the Centre.'
Bihar Governor Arif Mohammad Khan, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, Deputy CM Samrat Choudhary, several Union Ministers and other dignitaries were present on the occasion.
The Prime Minister's visit to Motihari, the district headquarters, is his 53rd tour to Bihar since 2014, said Choudhary.
In line with his vision of a future-ready railway network, Mr. Modi flagged off four new Amrit Bharat trains between Rajendra Nagar (Patna) and New Delhi, Bapudham Motihari and Delhi (Anand Vihar terminal), Darbhanga and Lucknow (Gomti Nagar) and Malda Town and Lucknow (Gomti Nagar) via Bhagalpur.
The PM also dedicated to the nation multiple rail projects.
These included automatic signalling in the Samastipur-Bachhwara stretch that would enable efficient train services, doubling of Darbhanga-Thalwara and Samastipur-Rambhadrapur rail lines, part of a project worth over ₹580 crore.
PM Modi also laid the foundation stones for multiple rail projects, including the development of infrastructure for maintenance of Vande Bharat trains at Patliputra, and automatic signalling on the Bhatni-Chhapra Gramin route (114 km) to enable streamlined train services.
Upgradation of the traction system in the Bhatni-Chhapra Gramin section to enable higher train speeds was part of such projects.
Besides, the doubling of the Darbhanga-Narkatiaganj rail line project, worth around ₹4,080 crore, was also launched to increase sectional capacity, enable operation of more passenger and freight trains, and strengthen connectivity between north Bihar and the rest of the country.
In a major boost to road infrastructure in the region, the PM laid the foundation stone for the 4-laning of the Ara bypass of NH-319 that connects Ara-Mohania NH-319 and Patna-Buxar NH-922, providing seamless connectivity and reducing travel time.
PM Modi also inaugurated the 4-lane Parariya to Mohania section of NH-319, worth over ₹820 crore, part of NH-319, which connects Ara Town to NH-2 (Golden Quadrilateral) that would improve freight and passenger movement.
Among others, a 2-lane with paved shoulders from Sarwan to Chakai of NH-333C was also launched to facilitate the movement of goods and people and act as a key link between Bihar and Jharkhand.
He also inaugurated a new Software Technology Parks of India (STPI) facility at Darbhanga and an incubation centre of STPI at Patna for promoting information technology (IT) and ITes, and startups.
(With inputs from PTI)
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