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Deccan Herald
17-07-2025
- Politics
- Deccan Herald
Ahead of assembly polls, Bihar CM Nitish Kumar launches projects worth Rs 21,406 crore to improve rural connectivity
Patna: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Thursday launched projects worth Rs 21,406.36 crore under the Rural Works Department (RWD), marking a major step toward improving rural connectivity across the projects include the construction of 11,346 roads and 730 small CM virtually inaugurated the projects during a function held at his official residence at 1, Anne Marg, calls Nitish Kumar's job promises 'poll gimmick'.According to a statement issued by the Chief Minister's Office (CMO), "It is worth noting that under the Rural Roads Strengthening and Management Programme, a new component, Mukhyamantri Gramin Sadak Unnayan Yojana, was launched in 2024. Under this programme, construction of 5,047 roads (total length of 8,893 km) commenced on Thursday, with a total approved cost of Rs 6,198 crore. Additionally, foundation stones were laid for 4,079 roads (total length of 6,484 km), with a total approved cost of Rs 5,627 crore".Through the Mukhyamantri Gramin Setu Yojana, the previously implemented Mukhyamantri Setu Yojana has been revived by the RWD to construct missing bridges, access roads, and approaches on rural roads to improve connectivity, the statement added."Under this scheme, work has begun on 409 bridges, with a total approved cost of Rs 1,859 crore, and five additional schemes under the state plan with a total cost of Rs 48 crore. Foundation stones have been laid for 295 bridges under this scheme, with an approved cost of Rs 1,792 crore, and 24 other schemes under the state plan with a cost of Rs 279 crore", the statement chief secretary of RWD Dipak Kumar Singh gave a detailed presentation to the CM on the projects related to rural roads and bridges that were inaugurated or whose foundation stones were Kumar doles out 35% quota for 'women from Bihar' in state govt informed the CM and other dignitaries about the construction status of rural roads and bridges under various schemes of the department."Addressing the gathering, the CM said the RWD is doing commendable work in constructing and maintaining rural roads and bridges. He congratulated the department for its efforts. He emphasised that through various schemes, including the Rural Roads Strengthening and Management Programme, the Mukhyamantri Gramin Sampark Yojana (Residual), the Mukhyamantri Gramin Setu Yojana, and the Sulabh Samparkata Yojana, the state government is trying to ensure that pucca roads reach every hamlet in the villages to ease transportation for the people", the statement CM stressed that the projects must be completed within the stipulated who were present on the occasion included Deputy Chief Ministers Samrat Choudhary and Vijay Kumar Sinha, Ministers Vijay Kumar Choudhary and Ashok Choudhary, Chief Secretary Amrit Lal Meena, Development Commissioner Pratyaya Amrit and other senior officials.
The Print
17-07-2025
- Politics
- The Print
Bihar CM Nitish Kumar launches projects worth Rs 21,406 crore to improve rural connectivity
The CM virtually inaugurated the projects during a function held at his official residence at 1, Anne Marg, here. Patna, Jul 17 (PTI) Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Thursday launched projects worth Rs 21,406.36 crore under the Rural Works Department (RWD), marking a major step toward improving rural connectivity across the state. According to a statement issued by the Chief Minister's Office (CMO), 'It is worth noting that under the Rural Roads Strengthening and Management Programme, a new component, Mukhyamantri Gramin Sadak Unnayan Yojana, was launched in 2024. Under this programme, construction of 5,047 roads (total length of 8,893 km) commenced on Thursday, with a total approved cost of Rs 6,198 crore. Additionally, foundation stones were laid for 4,079 roads (total length of 6,484 km), with a total approved cost of Rs 5,627 crore'. Through the Mukhyamantri Gramin Setu Yojana, the previously implemented Mukhyamantri Setu Yojana has been revived by the RWD to construct missing bridges, access roads, and approaches on rural roads to improve connectivity, the statement added. 'Under this scheme, work has begun on 409 bridges, with a total approved cost of Rs 1,859 crore, and five additional schemes under the state plan with a total cost of Rs 48 crore. Foundation stones have been laid for 295 bridges under this scheme, with an approved cost of Rs 1,792 crore, and 24 other schemes under the state plan with a cost of Rs 279 crore', the statement added. Additional chief secretary of RWD Dipak Kumar Singh gave a detailed presentation to the CM on the projects related to rural roads and bridges that were inaugurated or whose foundation stones were laid. Singh informed the CM and other dignitaries about the construction status of rural roads and bridges under various schemes of the department. 'Addressing the gathering, the CM said the RWD is doing commendable work in constructing and maintaining rural roads and bridges. He congratulated the department for its efforts. He emphasised that through various schemes, including the Rural Roads Strengthening and Management Programme, the Mukhyamantri Gramin Sampark Yojana (Residual), the Mukhyamantri Gramin Setu Yojana, and the Sulabh Samparkata Yojana, the state government is trying to ensure that pucca roads reach every hamlet in the villages to ease transportation for the people', the statement said. The CM stressed that the projects must be completed within the stipulated timeframe. Others who were present on the occasion included Deputy Chief Ministers Samrat Choudhary and Vijay Kumar Sinha, Ministers Vijay Kumar Choudhary and Ashok Choudhary, Chief Secretary Amrit Lal Meena, Development Commissioner Pratyaya Amrit and other senior officials. PTI PKD MNB This report is auto-generated from PTI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.
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Business Standard
17-07-2025
- Politics
- Business Standard
Bihar CM launches projects worth ₹21,406 cr to improve rural connectivity
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Thursday launched projects worth ₹21,406.36 crore under the Rural Works Department (RWD), marking a major step toward improving rural connectivity across the state. The projects include the construction of 11,346 roads and 730 small bridges. The CM virtually inaugurated the projects during a function held at his official residence at 1, Anne Marg, here. According to a statement issued by the Chief Minister's Office (CMO), "It is worth noting that under the Rural Roads Strengthening and Management Programme, a new component, Mukhyamantri Gramin Sadak Unnayan Yojana, was launched in 2024. Under this programme, construction of 5,047 roads (total length of 8,893 km) commenced on Thursday, with a total approved cost of ₹6,198 crore. Additionally, foundation stones were laid for 4,079 roads (total length of 6,484 km), with a total approved cost of ₹5,627 crore". Through the Mukhyamantri Gramin Setu Yojana, the previously implemented Mukhyamantri Setu Yojana has been revived by the RWD to construct missing bridges, access roads, and approaches on rural roads to improve connectivity, the statement added. "Under this scheme, work has begun on 409 bridges, with a total approved cost of ₹1,859 crore, and five additional schemes under the state plan with a total cost of ₹48 crore. Foundation stones have been laid for 295 bridges under this scheme, with an approved cost of ₹1,792 crore, and 24 other schemes under the state plan with a cost of ₹279 crore", the statement added. Additional chief secretary of RWD Dipak Kumar Singh gave a detailed presentation to the CM on the projects related to rural roads and bridges that were inaugurated or whose foundation stones were laid. Singh informed the CM and other dignitaries about the construction status of rural roads and bridges under various schemes of the department. "Addressing the gathering, the CM said the RWD is doing commendable work in constructing and maintaining rural roads and bridges. He congratulated the department for its efforts. He emphasised that through various schemes, including the Rural Roads Strengthening and Management Programme, the Mukhyamantri Gramin Sampark Yojana (Residual), the Mukhyamantri Gramin Setu Yojana, and the Sulabh Samparkata Yojana, the state government is trying to ensure that pucca roads reach every hamlet in the villages to ease transportation for the people", the statement said. The CM stressed that the projects must be completed within the stipulated timeframe. Others who were present on the occasion included Deputy Chief Ministers Samrat Choudhary and Vijay Kumar Sinha, Ministers Vijay Kumar Choudhary and Ashok Choudhary, Chief Secretary Amrit Lal Meena, Development Commissioner Pratyaya Amrit and other senior officials.
Time of India
12-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
CM launches strengthening of 6,938 rural roads in state
1 2 Patna: CM Nitish Kumar on Monday launched the strengthening and management of 6,938 rural roads in the state under a project worth Rs 8,716 crore. The announcement was made during an event held at 'Sankalp' Hall at his official residence in Patna. "The 6,938 roads, with a combined length of 12,105km, will be upgraded under the Rural Road Strengthening and Management Programme," rural works minister Ashok Choudhary told on the occasion, Nitish said, "I congratulate the rural works department for launching the strengthening and management works of the rural roads." He added that the initiative would accelerate the improvement of road infrastructure in rural the importance of timely maintenance, the CM asked the officials concerned to ensure that all roads requiring repair are restored before the onset of the monsoon. "Repair and maintenance of rural roads are essential," he said."Our aim is to ensure that villagers continuously have access to strong, safe and comfortable roads," Nitish added. He said the construction and maintenance of rural roads not only reduce the distance between villages and urban centres but also provide a new dimension to the state's social fabric and stimulate economic a long-term vision, he said, "With the construction of new rural roads, the govt's goal of enabling easy and uninterrupted travel from any remote area of the state to Patna in just four hours in the future can be achieved. Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Co-Founder of Google Brain, Andrew Ng, Recommends: "These 5 Books Will Turn Your Life Around" Blinkist: Andrew Ng's Reading List Undo "Earlier in the event, rural works department additional chief secretary Deepak Kumar Singh gave a presentation outlining the department's progress. He provided updates on various ongoing schemes, including the Mukhyamantri Gram Sampark Yojana, Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana and the Mukhyamantri Gramin Setu Yojana, detailing the construction status of rural roads and added that in line with the CM's instructions, the Rural Road Strengthening and Management Programme has been introduced as a new component under the Mukhyamantri Gramin Sadak Unnayan Yojana. Its primary aim, he said, is to ensure the "regular and systematic reconstruction, upgrading and renewal" of rural roads."For the fiscal year 2024-25, administrative approval has been granted for Rs 21,733 crore for the strengthening of a total of 14,087 rural roads, covering a length of 24,482km. These roads have completed their five-year maintenance cycle," Singh added.A short film highlighting the department's achievements was also screened during the event and the CM released an official booklet detailing the progress of various schemes.
