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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.
Time of India
17-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Bihar CM Nitish Kumar launches projects worth Rs 21,406 crore to improve rural connectivity
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. The projects include the construction of 11,346 roads and 730 small bridges. Explore courses from Top Institutes in Select a Course Category Data Analytics Product Management Project Management Technology Digital Marketing others Finance CXO Others Public Policy Data Science healthcare Healthcare MBA Degree Cybersecurity Management Data Science MCA Design Thinking Leadership PGDM Operations Management Artificial Intelligence Skills you'll gain: Data Analysis & Visualization Predictive Analytics & Machine Learning Business Intelligence & Data-Driven Decision Making Analytics Strategy & Implementation Duration: 12 Weeks Indian School of Business Applied Business Analytics Starts on Jun 13, 2024 Get Details The CM virtually inaugurated the projects during a function held at his official residence at 1, Anne Marg, here. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Join new Free to Play WWII MMO War Thunder War Thunder Play Now Undo 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. Live Events "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.
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
03-07-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
CM's vision driving rural transformation: Minister
Patna: Rural works department minister Ashok Choudhary on Thursday said CM has placed Bihar among the fastest-developing states in the country, maintaining double-digit economic growth over the past two decades. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Addressing a Jan Samvad programme in Jehanabad, Choudhary highlighted the increase in Bihar's budget since 2005, now exceeding Rs 3 lakh crore. "There has been tangible improvement in education, healthcare, infrastructure and social justice. Women, the backward and extremely backward sections and oppressed communities have been brought into the mainstream through targeted schemes," he said. Choudhary's Jan Samvad initiative follows the CM's rollout of rural road and bridge projects worth several thousand crores. He announced that under the CM's Rural Roads Strengthening and Management Programme, 188 rural roads spanning 309km are being upgraded at a cost of Rs 250 crore. "These roads will enhance connectivity between panchayats, villages and Mahadalit tolas," he said. He added that 24 roads measuring 42km are set for construction in the 2025-26 fiscal year at a cost of Rs 35 crore. Also, eight bridges totalling 470.82 metres in length will be built at a cost of Rs 38 crore, including those over the Dardha and Morhar rivers and along the Kindui-Rita Bigaha road. Another 25 roads and one bridge will be constructed under the CM's Rural Connectivity Programme at a cost of Rs 59 crore. Appealing to residents to support the CM in the upcoming assembly elections, Chaudhary called for continued public backing to further accelerate Bihar's development. Present at the event were MLC Anil Kumar, MLAs Santosh Kumar and Rambali Yadav, former MP Chandreshwar Prasad Chandravanshi, former MLA Munilal Yadav and Jehanabad Nagar Parishad chairperson Rupa Devi.
