Bihar: PM Modi inaugurates development works worth around Rs 40,000 crore in Purnea; launches National Makhana Board
Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone, inaugurated development works worth around Rs 40,000 crore in Purnea, Bihar on Monday. He remarked that Purnea is the land of Maa Puran Devi, Bhakt Prahlad, and Maharshi Mehi Baba. Modi highlighted that this soil has given birth to literary giants like Phanishwarnath Renu and Satinath Bhaduri. He further noted that it has been the karmabhoomi of dedicated karmayogis like Vinoba Bhave and reiterated his deep reverence for this land.
Announcing the inauguration and foundation laying of development projects worth approximately Rs 40,000 crore for Bihar, Modi highlighted that these projects—spanning railways, airports, electricity, and water—will serve as a means to fulfill the aspirations of Seemanchal.
PM Modi launched the National Makhana Board in Bihar. The Board will promote production and new technology development, strengthen post-harvest management, promote value addition and processing and facilitate market, export and brand development in Makhana, thereby benefiting the Makhana farmers of Bihar and the country.
Bihar accounts for 90% of country’s total Makhana production
Bihar accounts for approximately 90% of the country’s total Makhana production. Key districts like Madhubani, Darbhanga, Sitamarhi, Saharsa, Katihar, Purnea, Supaul, Kishanganj and Araria serve as the primary hubs since they have favourable climatic conditions and fertile soil that contribute to the superior quality of makhana. The establishment of the Makhana Board in Bihar will give a major boost to the Makhana production in the State and the country and strengthen the presence of Bihar on the global map in this sector.
Prime Minister inaugurated the Interim Terminal Building at New Civil Enclave of Purnea Airport which will enhance passenger handling capacity in the region.
PM Modi laid the foundation stone and inaugurated multiple development projects worth around Rs 40,000 crore at Purnea.
Boost to Bihar’s energy security
PM laid the foundation stone of 3x800 MW thermal power project at Pirpainti, Bhagalpur. It will be Bihar’s largest private sector investment worth Rs 25,000 crore. It is designed on ultra-super critical, low-emission technology. The project will provide dedicated power and strengthen Bihar’s energy security.
PM Modi laid the foundation stone of Phase 1 of Kosi-Mechi Intra-State River Link Project worth over Rs 2680 crore. It will focus on upgrading the canal including desilting, reconstruction of damaged structures, and renovation of the settling basin, while also enhancing its discharge capacity from 15,000 to 20,000 cusecs. It will benefit multiple districts in northeastern Bihar with irrigation expansion, flood control, and agricultural resilience.
PM flagged off multiple trains in Bihar
In line with his commitment to improve rail connectivity, Prime Minister inaugurated and laid the foundation stone of rail projects and flagged off multiple trains in Bihar.
PM flagged off Vande Bharat Express Train between Jogbani and Danapur, directly benefitting districts such as Araria, Purnea, Madhepura, Saharsa, Khagaria, Begusarai, Samastipur, Muzaffarpur, Vaishali, and Patna.
He will also flag off Amrit Bharat Express Trains between Saharsa and Chheharta (Amritsar) and Jogbani and Erode. These trains will provide modern interiors, improved facilities, and faster travel capabilities, while enhancing economic, cultural, and social integration across regions.
Prime Minister laid the foundation stone of Rail Line between Bikramshila – Katareah worth over Rs 2,170 crore, providing direct rail link across the river Ganga. It will provide a direct rail link across the Ganga significantly benefitting people in the region.
Prime Minister inaugurated the new Rail Line between Arariya - Galgalia (Thakurganj) worth over Rs 4,410 crore.
Prime Minister also inaugurated the Sex Sorted Semen Facility at Purnea. It is a state-of-the-art semen station under the Rashtriya Gokul Mission, capable of producing 5 lakh sex-sorted semen doses annually.
Griha Pravesh ceremonies
Prime Minister also participated in Griha Pravesh ceremonies being held for 35,000 rural beneficiaries under PMAY (R) and 5,920 urban beneficiaries under PMAY (U) and handed over keys to a few beneficiaries.
Prime Minister also distributed Community Investment Funds of around Rs 500 crore to Cluster Level Federations under DAY-NRLM in Bihar and handed over cheques to a few CLF Presidents.