New Delhi: The Cabinet on Friday approved two major projects for poll-bound Bihar at an estimated cost of nearly Rs 10,000 crore — the Kosi-Mechi Intra-State River Link and construction of 4-lane access controlled greenfield and brownfield Patna–Arrah–Sasaram highway — which are likely to be completed in the next 3-4 years.
Announcing the decision, I&B minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said the river link projectwill be completed by March, 2029. The Centre will provide Rs 3,652.6 crore financial support to Bihar for completion of the project, which would entail a total expenditure of Rs 6,282 crore. tnn
“We are committed to the all-round development of Bihar,” PM Narendra Modi said in a post on X. He added while the river linking project will provide water for irrigation in a large area, it will also increase farmers’ income. Stating the approval of a new 4-lane highway is a “great news” for people of Bihar, Modi said, “It will encourage economic growth and reduce traffic congestion as well.”
