Union Cabinet Panel Approves ₹1,200 Crore Highway and Railway Projects in Bihar
मुख्य बातें
- •The Union Cabinet’s economic affairs panel has approved a ₹1,200 crore highway and railway project in Bihar.
- •The Mokama-Munger highway (55 km, ₹900 crore) will be a four-lane road linking NH-31 and NH-33.
- •The Bhagalpur railway project (₹300 crore) includes doubling the line and adding new platforms.
- •The projects are expected to be completed in three years and will generate over 1,500 jobs.
- •Union Minister Nitin Gadkari highlighted the projects’ role in boosting Bihar’s economy and connectivity.
New Delhi, [Current Date] – In a significant boost to infrastructure development in Bihar, the Union Cabinet’s panel on economic affairs has approved two major projects: a four-lane highway between Mokama and Munger and railway line upgrades in Bhagalpur. The total investment for both projects is estimated at ₹1,200 crore, aimed at improving connectivity, reducing travel time, and fostering economic growth in the region.
The Mokama-Munger highway project, valued at ₹900 crore, will span 55 kilometers and is expected to be completed within three years. This road will serve as a critical link between the NH-31 and NH-33, facilitating smoother movement of goods and passengers. Meanwhile, the Bhagalpur railway project, costing ₹300 crore, includes doubling the existing railway line and constructing new platforms to enhance capacity and reduce congestion.
