PM Modi launches ₹5,200 cr development projects in Bihar's siwan, ET Infra
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for multiple development projects worth over ₹5 ,200 crore in Siwan, Bihar , aiming to boost infrastructure, connectivity, and socio-economic growth in the region.Addressing a public gathering, the Prime Minister said the projects would significantly contribute to Bihar's development and reaffirmed the state's role in shaping a prosperous India. He also highlighted that a record 25 crore people across the country have risen out of poverty in the past decade, with nearly 4 crore from Bihar alone.Among the major announcements was the inauguration of the new Vaishali–Deoria railway line and the launch of a new train service on this route. The PM also flagged off the Patliputra–Gorakhpur Vande Bharat Express via Muzaffarpur and Bettiah, improving connectivity in North Bihar.In a significant boost to the 'Make in India' initiative, Modi flagged off the first export locomotive built at the Marhowra factory in Saran district, headed to the Republic of Guinea. He called it a matter of pride that an engine made in Bihar would now run on African tracks.The PM inaugurated six sewage treatment plants (STPs) under the Namami Gange project worth over ₹1,800 crore and laid the foundation stone for additional water supply, sanitation, and STP projects worth over ₹3,000 crore in several towns across Bihar. These initiatives aim to improve water access and sanitation in urban and rural areas.He also laid the foundation stone for a 500 MWh Battery Energy Storage System across 15 grid substations, including in Siwan, Muzaffarpur, Motihari, and Bettiah. The system is expected to help stabilize power supply and reduce electricity costs for consumers.As part of housing initiatives, Modi released the first instalment to over 53,600 beneficiaries of the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana–Urban (PMAY-U) and handed over keys to select families whose houses have been completed.Taking aim at previous governments, Modi accused them of neglect, lawlessness, and corruption, stating that Bihar had long suffered from poverty and backwardness due to misgovernance. He credited the current government and Chief Minister Nitish Kumar for pulling the state back on the path of development.'Bihar will play a major role in making India a global economic powerhouse,' Modi said, adding that the youth, especially from backward and marginalised communities, are now becoming key contributors to India's growth storyDignitaries including Bihar Governor Arif Mohammed Khan, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, and Union Ministers Rajiv Ranjan Singh, Jitan Ram Manjhi, Giriraj Singh, Chirag Paswan, Nityanand Rai, and others were present at the event.Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for multiple development projects worth over ₹5,200 crore in Siwan, Bihar, aiming to boost infrastructure, connectivity, and socio-economic growth in the region.Addressing a public gathering, the Prime Minister said the projects would significantly contribute to Bihar's development and reaffirmed the state's role in shaping a prosperous India. He also highlighted that a record 25 crore people across the country have risen out of poverty in the past decade, with nearly 4 crore from Bihar alone.Among the major announcements was the inauguration of the new Vaishali–Deoria railway line and the launch of a new train service on this route. The PM also flagged off the Patliputra–Gorakhpur Vande Bharat Express via Muzaffarpur and Bettiah, improving connectivity in North Bihar.In a significant boost to the 'Make in India' initiative, Modi flagged off the first export locomotive built at the Marhowra factory in Saran district, headed to the Republic of Guinea. He called it a matter of pride that an engine made in Bihar would now run on African tracks.The PM inaugurated six sewage treatment plants (STPs) under the Namami Gange project worth over ₹1,800 crore and laid the foundation stone for additional water supply, sanitation, and STP projects worth over ₹3,000 crore in several towns across Bihar. These initiatives aim to improve water access and sanitation in urban and rural areas.He also laid the foundation stone for a 500 MWh Battery Energy Storage System across 15 grid substations, including in Siwan, Muzaffarpur, Motihari, and Bettiah. The system is expected to help stabilize power supply and reduce electricity costs for consumers.As part of housing initiatives, Modi released the first instalment to over 53,600 beneficiaries of the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana–Urban (PMAY-U) and handed over keys to select families whose houses have been completed.Taking aim at previous governments, Modi accused them of neglect, lawlessness, and corruption, stating that Bihar had long suffered from poverty and backwardness due to misgovernance. He credited the current government and Chief Minister Nitish Kumar for pulling the state back on the path of development.'Bihar will play a major role in making India a global economic powerhouse,' Modi said, adding that the youth, especially from backward and marginalised communities, are now becoming key contributors to India's growth storyDignitaries including Bihar Governor Arif Mohammed Khan, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, and Union Ministers Rajiv Ranjan Singh, Jitan Ram Manjhi, Giriraj Singh, Chirag Paswan, Nityanand Rai, and others were present at the event.
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