Darbhanga (Bihar) [India], September 11 : BJP Bihar Unit President Dilip Jaiswal on Thursday praised the Central government's decision to approve two key development projects in Bihar. Jaiswal said that the government led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has today given Bihar the gift of a road and rail route.
Speaking to the reporters, the BJP president said, "Today, the Central Government has given two big gifts to Bihar. One for road and one for rail route...The Government of India has today given Rs 4,447 crore to Bihar for the construction of the road. And secondly, a 177-kilometre double-lane railway track will be built at a total cost of 3,169, and for that, the government led by Narendra Modi Ji has today given Bihar the gift of road and rail route."
Jaiswal further praised PM Modi and CM Nitish Kumar, saying, "Today PM Modi and CM Nitish Kumar have decided to fulfil the dream of Bihar's development. They are working towards it," he added.
Earlier, in a major boost to infrastructure and connectivity, the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, today approved the doubling of the Bhagalpur - Dumka - Rampurhat single railway line Section (177 km) in Bihar, Jharkhand and West Bengal with a total cost of Rs 3,169 crore (approx.).
The enhanced line capacity will improve mobility, providing enhanced efficiency and service reliability for Indian Railways. The multi-tracking proposal will ease operations and reduce congestion, providing the much-needed infrastructural development on the busiest sections across Indian Railways.
The projects are in line with the PM Modi's vision of a New India which will make people of the region "Atmanirbhar" by way of comprehensive development in the area which will enhance their employment/ self-employment opportunities.
The projects are planned on the PM-Gati Shakti National Master Plan with a focus on enhancing multi-modal connectivity & logistic efficiency through integrated planning and stakeholder consultations. These projects will provide seamless connectivity for the movement of people, goods, and services.
The project covering five Districts in three states i.e. Bihar, Jharkhand and West Bengal will increase the existing network of Indian Railways by about 177 Kms. The project section also provides rail connectivity to prominent destinations, such as Deoghar (Baba Baidyanath Dham) and Tarapith (Shakti Peeth), attracting pilgrims and tourists from across the country.