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PM Modi Launches ₹7,200 Crore Infrastructure Package in Motihari, Bihar.

National | Dated: 19 Jul 2025

On 18 July 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for infrastructure projects worth over ₹7,200 crore in Motihari, East Champaran, Bihar. These strategic developments spanned rail, road, IT, fisheries, and rural housing sectors, aimed at regional economic growth.

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • - Prime Minister Modi dedicated several major rail initiatives, including the doubling of the Darbhanga–Narkatiaganj line (₹4,080 crore), a segment of the Darbhanga–Samastipur project, and automatic signaling upgrades between Samastipur–Bachhwara and Bhatni–Chhapra Gramin routes. These enhancements will significantly increase train frequency and operational efficiency.
  • - Modi flagged off four Amrit Bharat Express trains connecting key regional corridors: Rajendra Nagar (Patna)–New Delhi, Bapudham Motihari–Anand Vihar, Darbhanga–Lucknow (Gomti Nagar), and Malda Town–Lucknow via Bhagalpur, improving both passenger convenience and regional connectivity.
  • - He inaugurated the four-laning of the Ara bypass (NH-319) and the Parariya–Mohania section (₹820 crore), part of NH‑319 linking to the Golden Quadrilateral. In addition, a two‑lane with paved shoulders was launched from Sarwan to Chakai on NH‑333C to support inter-state freight movement.

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • (i) Narendra Modi opened a new Software Technology Parks of India (STPI) facility in Darbhanga and a startup incubation centre in Patna, aiming to foster local IT/ITES/ESDM industry growth, support startups, and integrate Bihar into India’s digital and innovation ecosystem.
  • (ii) The PM inaugurated several fisheries projects under the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY), including modern hatcheries, ornamental fish units, and feed mills.
  • (iii) Additionally, ₹160 crore was released for 40,000 rural housing beneficiaries under PM Awaas Yojana-Gramin, ₹400 crore for 61,500 women-led self-help groups under DAY-NRLM, and the handing over of keys to 12,000 rural homes—all emphasizing inclusive development.

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

What is the total worth of infrastructure projects Recently launched by PM Narendra Modi in Bihar on 18 July 2025?

Correct Answer: ₹7,200 Crore

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About Bihar

  • Chief minister: Nitish Kumar
  • Governor: Arif Mohammad Khan