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Time of India
5 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Tenders invited for Mokama-Munger green alignment four-lane
Patna: Road construction minister Nitin Nabin on Thursday said that the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) invited tenders for the construction of a four-lane highway on the green alignment of Mokama-Munger (NH-33). The project, estimated at Rs 2,243.16 crore, will span 82.40 kilometres, with tender submissions due by September 10, 2025. "A significant portion of the project, approximately 14 kilometres of the Karjara-Munger stretch, will be integrated with the Raxaul-Haldia Expressway. The govt aims to execute the tender and commence construction within the next two months," he said. Nabin explained that land acquisition for the green alignment is currently underway. Once completed, this highway will ensure direct four-lane connectivity from Buxar to Mirza Chauki, significantly improving transportation in the region. "The project aligns with chief minister Nitish Kumar's vision for infrastructure development in Bihar. Upon completion, it will help achieve the state's goal of enabling residents from remote areas to reach the state capital within four hours. The construction period is set at 2.5 years post-allocation, with the contractor responsible for maintenance for the subsequent 15 years," Nabin said. Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like People Aged 50-85 With No Life Insurance Could Get This Reassured Get Quote Undo by Taboola by Taboola The minister expressed gratitude to Union minister for road transport and highways, Nitin Gadkari, for supporting this initiative. The state govt pledged complete cooperation to NHAI for the successful implementation of this project, which is expected to transform connectivity in the region. The infrastructure development marks a significant step in Bihar's transportation network enhancement, promising improved mobility and economic growth for the region.
Time of India
19-07-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Cong concerned about Rahul's employment: BJP
Patna: BJP leader and road construction minister Nitin Nabin called the job fair organised by Congress in Patna on Saturday just an election gimmick. The minister alleged that Congress was playing a political fraud with dreams and hopes of youth. "Congress is not concerned about the employment of the youth of Bihar, but about the employment of its leader Rahul Gandhi. The people of Bihar understand this election trick very well," he said. "The reality is that in the job fair, Congress leaders were asking the aspirants about their assembly constituencies. Congress should clarify whether the candidates' qualification was being considered for giving jobs or it was vote-bank politics? Was it a job fair or an election survey form?" the BJP MLA from Bankipore asked. He said the BJP-ruled states have played a big role in real employment generation in the past years. "In Haryana, only 86,067 govt jobs were given during the Congress rule (2005-14), while this number increased to 1.43 lakh during the BJP govt (2014-24), and about 1.60 crore formal employment opportunities were created," Nitin said. "The NDA govt, which does the politics of development, is with the youth, and we are not just providing employment, but shaping their future," he added.
Time of India
15-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
State adopts Hybrid Annuity Model for big road projects
1 2 Patna: Road projects, including the expansion of the JP Ganga Path in Patna and new roads along the river in Munger and Bhagalpur, will now be constructed using the Hybrid Annuity Model (HAM), said road construction minister Nitin Nabin on Tuesday. "The first step towards constructing international-standard roads on the lines of the central govt's HAM has been taken with the contract award for the at grade and elevated road along Ganga from Digha to Koilwar. Now, the construction of a four-lane at grade road and a four-lane elevated road along Ganga from Safiyabad to Bariarpur Ghorghat in Munger and from Sultanganj to Sabour via Bhagalpur will also be undertaken under this model," he said at a press conference. He added that this project will be implemented in two sections. "The first section, from Safiyabad to Bariarpur Ghorghat in Munger, will be 42-km long with 12.72km elevated road, featuring two toll plazas, 16 ghats and a rest area spanning approximately 5000sqm. The second section, from Sultanganj to Sabour, will be 40.8-km long, including 26.05km at grade road and 14.76km elevated. One toll plaza will be constructed in this section, while the project will include upgrade of seven ghats, a rest area of approximately 2000sqm and two spurs. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Is it legal? How to get Internet without paying a subscription? Techno Mag Learn More Undo The minister said that the adoption of the HAM was announced during the Bihar Legislative Assembly session. "This method primarily involves a deferred payment system. The HAM-based projects have a construction period of four years, and the contractor is responsible for their maintenance for the next 15 years. During the four-year construction period, the govt will pay only 40% of the total project cost to the contractor, with the remaining 60% invested by the contractor," he said. Patch Nabin lays stone for 2 roads in Kadamkuan Road construction minister Nitin Nabin on Tuesday laid the foundation stone for two road projects in Kadamkuan's ward 36 and 38 in Patna. He said that both the roads in Bankipur assembly constituency will be constructed by Buidco under the chief minister's Urban Integrated Development Scheme. Buidco has also been entrusted with the responsibility of constructing underground drains along with the roads.
Time of India
02-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
RCD minister reviews key infrastructure projects
1 2 3 Patna: Road construction minister, Nitin Nabin, chaired a meeting on Wednesday to review ongoing development projects in the East and West Champaran districts. The meeting focused on several significant infrastructure initiatives, including the ambitious Bettiah-Patna high-speed corridor. A key highlight of the discussion was the proposed Raxaul-Haldia six-lane expressway, a project estimated to cost Rs 39,600 crore. This greenfield expressway will significantly enhance connectivity between Bihar, Jharkhand, and West Bengal. "The expressway will reduce travel time between Raxaul and Haldia from the current 19-20 hours to just 10-11 hours," the minister said. The expressway will pass through eight districts: East Champaran, Sheohar, Muzaffarpur, Samastipur, Begusarai, Lakhisarai, Munger, and Banka. A notable feature includes a 4.5-km bridge over the Ganga river between Begusarai and Suryagarha. The minister said, "The expressway will be an access-controlled highway, allowing vehicle entry only through designated points, ensuring safer travel conditions. Designed for vehicles to operate at speeds up to 120 km per hour, the project aims to boost trade, provide safer travel options, and generate employment opportunities." Other projects reviewed during the meeting included the construction of a major bridge over the Gandak river, realignment of NH-727 outside the Valmiki Tiger Reserve, and development of a four-lane section from Bagaha to Bettiah. Nabin directed officials to expedite work on all approved projects and fast-track the sanctioning of detailed project reports for proposed initiatives. He also expressed gratitude to the central govt for their continuous support in regional development.
Time of India
27-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
State ties up with 2 IITs for safety checks on 85 bridges
Patna: The state road construction department (RCD) has roped in IIT Delhi and IIT Patna to audit 85 major bridges under its newly launched Bihar State Bridge Maintenance Policy 2025, the department's minister Nitin Nabin said here on Friday. The minister said the Bihar State Bridge Construction Corporation Limited (BSBCCL) has signed an agreement with IIT Patna and IIT Delhi for the structural audit of bridges and the development of the Bridge Information and Management System (BIMS). "Through this partnership, we will be able to work together on important tasks such as assessing the condition of bridges, identifying critical deficiencies in bridge structures, and developing targeted maintenance and repair strategies," he said. Nabin added that conducting structural safety audits is essential for the regular use of constructed bridge structures. "This will help identify issues within the bridges, allowing for repairs to be carried out accordingly. Timely repairs and audits will prevent future bridge accidents, providing the public with a safe travel experience," he said. "Bihar has a total of 3,968 bridges, of which 532 are classified as large. In the first phase, safety audits will be conducted on 85 of the large bridges. This work is being carried out through BSBCCL. The audit process will reveal the actual condition of the bridges in the state, allowing them to be repaired and made fully operational. IIT Patna and IIT Delhi will provide health reports for 85 bridges within a year," a communique issued by the department said. "IIT Patna has been assigned the task of auditing 45 bridges with an LOA issued on 04.06.2025, and a sanctioned amount of Rs 8.72 crore. IIT Delhi has been assigned the safety audit of 40 bridges with an LOA issued on 04.06.2025 and an approved amount of Rs 7.88 crore," the communique said.
