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Business Standard
24-04-2025
- Business
- Business Standard
PM Modi flags off 4 trains, launches projects worth Rs 13,500 cr for Bihar
Prime Minsiter Narendra Modi on Thursday launched and inaugurated projects worth around Rs 13,500 crore here and flagged off four new trains. The four new trains are Amrit Bharat express between Saharsa and Mumbai, Namo Bharat Rapid rail between Jaynagar and Patna and trains between Pipra and Saharsa and Saharsa and Samastipur. At an event to mark National Panchayati Raj Day here, he also inaugurated the Supaul Pipra rail line, Hasanpur Bithan Rail line and two-lane rail over bridges at Chapra and Bagaha. He also dedicated to the nation the Khagaria-Alauli Rail line. The prime minister laid the foundation stone of an LPG bottling plant with rail unloading facility at Hathua in Gopalganj District of Bihar worth around Rs 340 crore, which will help in streamlining the supply chain and improving efficiency of bulk LPG transportation. He also laid foundation stone for projects worth over Rs 1,170 crore and inaugurated multiple projects worth over Rs 5,030 crore in the power sector in Bihar under the revamped distribution sector scheme. The prime minister will distribute benefits of around Rs 930 crore under community investment fund to over 2 lakh SHGs from Bihar under Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana - National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY- NRLM). He also handed over sanction letters to 15 lakh new beneficiaries of PMAY-Gramin and released instalments to 10 lakh PMAY-G beneficiaries from across the country. He will hand over keys to some beneficiaries marking the Grih Pravesh of 1 lakh PMAY-G and 54,000 PMAY-U houses in Bihar. (Only the headline and picture of this report may have been reworked by the Business Standard staff; the rest of the content is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.)
Hindustan Times
24-04-2025
- Business
- Hindustan Times
PM Narendra Modi launches development projects worth ₹13,480 crore in Bihar's Madhubani
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated a wide range of development projects in Madhubani that focused on strengthening Bihar's infrastructure and public services. During his visit, Modi laid foundation stones and inaugurated various projects worth over ₹13,480 crore. Modi reached around 11.45 am, where he participated in the National Panchayati Raj Day programme. He will also present national awards to village councils in recognition of their outstanding contributions, news agency ANI reported. Among the infrastructure projects, Modi laid the foundation stone for a new LPG bottling plant in Hathua, located in Gopalganj district. The facility, costing around ₹340 crore, will include a rail unloading unit and is expected to significantly enhance LPG supply logistics in the region. To boost the energy sector, the Prime Minister kick-started new power projects worth ₹1,170 crore and inaugurated others valued at over ₹5,030 crore. These projects fall under the Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme. Also Read: Pahalgam terror attack: PM Narendra Modi cancels scheduled visit to Kanpur Rail infrastructure is another major highlight. PM Modi flagged off several new trains, including the Amrit Bharat Express from Saharsa to Mumbai and the Namo Bharat Rapid Rail between Jaynagar and Patna. New train services will also be launched between Pipra–Saharsa and Saharsa–Samastipur. Additionally, a series of rail infrastructure upgrades was inaugurated. These include the Supaul–Pipra and Hasanpur–Bithan rail lines, two new two-lane rail overbridges in Chapra and Bagaha, and the completed Khagaria–Alauli rail line. These upgrades aim to boost connectivity and strengthen the movement of goods and people across the region. Modi will provide benefits of ₹930 crore to more than 2 lakh self-help groups in Bihar. This support is under a government scheme called Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana- National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY- NRLM). Housing is another key area of focus. The PM is scheduled to distribute approval letters to 15 lakh new beneficiaries of the PMAY-Gramin scheme and release instalments for 10 lakh existing recipients. Keys to new homes will also be handed over to families — 1 lakh under the rural scheme (PMAY-G) and 54,000 under the urban version (PMAY-U) in Bihar. Dilip Kumar, who is the executive director for information and publicity, said after being launched by Modi, the second batch of the indigenous Namo Bharat Rapid Rail will be deployed on the Jaynagar–Patna route. '...Till now, two rakes of Namo Bharat Rapid Rail have been made in the country. The first train set was operated between Bhuj and Ahmedabad, and now the second train set is ready. It has been decided that it will be operated between Jaynagar and Patna... This is a fully AC train... This train has 18 coaches and has a seating capacity of more than 2,000 people. There will be no need for the reservation in this…,' Kumar said. Although today's visit is focused on development, security has been significantly tightened across Bihar due to a recent terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam district. Extra precautions are being taken, especially along the India–Nepal border. Security checks have been increased at public spaces such as stations, markets, and religious places, with close monitoring of any potential threats. (Inputs from ANI)
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Business Standard
24-04-2025
- Business
- Business Standard
PM Modi to visit Bihar today; to inaugurate key projects worth ₹13,480 cr
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Bihar today, where he will inaugurate and lay the foundation stones for multiple development projects worth over Rs 13,480 crore. The Prime Minister will also participate in a programme marking National Panchayati Raj Day and address a gathering in Madhubani, Bihar. According to an official release, the Prime Minister will reach Madhubani at around 11.45 am. Prime Minister Modi will participate in the National Panchayati Raj Day programme in Madhubani, Bihar. He will also present National Panchayat Awards, recognizing and incentivizing best-performing Panchayats on the occasion. The Prime Minister will lay the foundation stone of an LPG bottling plant with rail unloading facility at Hathua in Gopalganj District of Bihar worth around Rs 340 crore. This will help in streamlining the supply chain and improving efficiency of bulk LPG transportation. Boosting power infrastructure in the region, PM Modi will lay the foundation stone for projects worth over Rs 1,170 crore and also inaugurate multiple projects worth over Rs 5,030 crore in the power sector in Bihar under the Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme. To boost rail connectivity across the nation, Prime Minister will flag off Amrit Bharat express between Saharsa and Mumbai, Namo Bharat Rapid rail between Jaynagar and Patna and trains between Pipra and Saharsa and Saharsa and Samastipur. He will also inaugurate the Supaul Pipra rail line, Hasanpur Bithan Rail line and two 2-lane Rail over bridges at Chapra and Bagaha. He will dedicate to the nation the Khagaria-Alauli Rail line. These projects will improve connectivity and lead to overall socio-economic development of the region. The Prime Minister will distribute benefits of around Rs 930 crore under Community Investment Fund to over 2 lakh SHGs from Bihar under Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana - National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY- NRLM). PM Modi will also hand over sanction letters to 15 lakh new beneficiaries of PMAY-Gramin and release instalments to 10 lakh PMAY-G beneficiaries from across the country. He will hand over keys to some beneficiaries marking the Grih Pravesh of 1 lakh PMAY-G and 54,000 PMAY-U houses in Bihar. Speaking to ANI, Dilip Kumar, Executive Director, Information and Publicity Department said that the second rake of the indigenous Namo Bharat Rapid Rail is set to be deployed on the Jaynagar-Patna route after PM Modi's inaugural. "...Till now, two rakes of Namo Bharat Rapid Rail have been made in the country. The first train set was operated between Bhuj and Ahmedabad, and now the second train set is ready. It has been decided that it will be operated between Jaynagar and Patna... This is a fully AC train... This train has 18 coaches and has a seating capacity of more than 2,000 people. There will be no need for the reservation in this..." Kumar said. Meanwhile, in the wake of the terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam, security has been significantly tightened across Bihar ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit. Bihar Director General of Police Vinay Kumar issued an order regarding the security arrangements in the state, particularly focused on the India-Nepal border. "On April 22, 2025, in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, terrorists carried out indiscriminate firing, killing 26 tourists and injuring a large number of others. It is being reported and broadcast in the media that the attack was executed after identifying the victims as belonging to a particular community," the order stated. "The Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, is scheduled to visit Darbhanga and Madhubani on April 24, 2025. In the past, sleeper cells of separatist and terrorist groups have been active in Darbhanga, Madhubani, and surrounding areas, and their involvement in nationally significant incidents has also been established. The presence of sleeper cells of terrorist groups with a separatist background cannot be ruled out in the border districts of the state," it added. The order further stated that all "terrorist groups and sleeper cell members" should be kept under close and continuous surveillance. "All necessary preventive and security measures should be taken. To control the activities of anti-social elements and terrorist groups, intensive vehicle checking should begin immediately, and surveillance should be maintained at crowded public places, bus stands, railway stations, malls, and religious places. The Senior Superintendent of Police / Superintendent of Police of the district must remain actively involved and carry out preventive and security-related actions," the DGP said in an order. "Extra vigilance must be exercised at the India-Nepal border. Intensive checking should be conducted in coordination with the armed forces' border outposts. Thorough checking should also be conducted on roads leading to the India-Nepal border," it stated.
The Hindu
21-04-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
MSME Minister Srinivas emphasises equitable deployment of SERP staff across all districts
Andhra Pradesh Minister for MSMEs, Rural Poverty Alleviation, and NRI Empowerment, Kondapalli Srinivas, has directed officials to ensure equal distribution of SERP (Society for Elimination of Rural Poverty) personnel across all districts. During a review meeting at the SERP State office on Monday, he observed discrepancies in staffing levels among districts and instructed that all mandals and districts be assigned staff in proportion. The Minister stressed strengthening Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs) to enhance farmers' income through training, quality inputs, and value addition. He urged collaboration with institutions like the Center for Catalyst Management Services and others for effective implementation. He also called for swift action under the Village Entrepreneurship Programme to support SHG members in establishing micro-enterprises. Monthly targets should align with Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana goals. Additionally, he recommended promoting seaweed cultivation with CSIR and the Fisheries Department and establishing shade nets and polyhouses for small farmers through horticulture support.
