Chief Minister Gifts ₹985 Crore Development Projects to Saran District: Inauguration and Foundation Laying of 52 Schemes

Patna, January 8, 2025: Chief Minister Nitish Kumar today granted development projects worth approximately ₹985 crore to Saran district during his Pragati Yatra. The Chief Minister inaugurated and laid the foundation stones for 52 development schemes via remote. These include the inauguration of 32 projects worth ₹688.17 crore and the foundation laying of 20 projects estimated at ₹296.42 crore.

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Inspection of Key Infrastructure Projects

As part of his Pragati Yatra, the Chief Minister visited Bisen Tola in Chapra Sadar block, Saran district, to inspect the widening and strengthening of the NH-19 left-out Chapra Path and the proposed elevated road from Doriganj Bazaar to Bishunpura. During the inspection, officials briefed him on key infrastructure projects, including:

Widening and strengthening of NH-19 left-out Chapra section road: Proposed at a cost of ₹89.95 crore.
Khera-Beentolia Path Project: Estimated at ₹40.53 crore.
Chapra-NH-31-Ballia Mod-Majhi-Darauli-Guthni Road Project (NH-227A): Spanning Saran and Siwan districts, this project is worth ₹701.26 crore.

The Chief Minister emphasized the importance of expediting these roadworks, stating that their completion will enhance connectivity and resolve traffic congestion issues.

Inauguration of Saran’s Medical College and Hospital

One of the major highlights was the inauguration of the Government Medical College and Hospital in Chapra, built at a cost of ₹655 crore. The Chief Minister inspected the academic building, practical labs, and skill labs. He also visited the hospital’s OPD, registration counters, and consultation rooms.

“The construction of this hospital has been completed in a highly efficient manner. This facility will significantly benefit the residents of Chapra and surrounding areas by providing quality healthcare services. In addition to medical education, patient treatment will also be conducted here. I am extremely pleased with its operational readiness,” the Chief Minister remarked.

Focus on Jal-Jeevan-Hariyali Campaign

The Chief Minister also inaugurated a beautified pond in Mahmada village, Garkha block, under the Jal-Jeevan-Hariyali Campaign. This included the development of a landscaped pathway, Chhath ghats, and a rural ghat constructed under MGNREGA. He directed officials to construct step-style ghats around the pond to conserve water and enhance its aesthetic appeal.

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Since the campaign’s inception in 2019, efforts have focused on restoring public wells, ponds, and water bodies. The Chief Minister also visited stalls set up by various departments and the Jeevika Didis, where he reviewed their activities and progress.

Financial Aid to Beneficiaries

During his visit, the Chief Minister symbolically distributed financial aid and assets to beneficiaries of various government schemes. These included:

Bank loans to 6,326 Jeevika Self-Help Groups: Covering 75,912 families.
Sustainable Livelihood Scheme: Benefitting 661 individuals with ₹3.02 crore.
Community Investment Fund: Aiding 1,571 Jeevika SHGs with ₹15.73 crore.
Grants under various schemes: Including the Mukhyamantri Kanya Utthan Yojana, Bihar Student Credit Card Scheme, Ayushman Bharat, and the Mukhyamantri Bal Hriday Suraksha Yojana.
Infrastructure for Differently-Abled Individuals: Distribution of battery-operated tricycles.

Support for Livelihood and Education

The Chief Minister highlighted the impact of the Jeevika initiative, stating that it has transformed the lives of over 1.31 crore women across Bihar. “The number of Jeevika groups has grown from a handful to 10.61 lakh since 2006. These groups have empowered women by improving their economic status, boosting their confidence, and enabling them to engage in entrepreneurship,” he said.

He credited the World Bank-funded initiative for inspiring similar programs across India. Urban Jeevika groups have also been established, with 26,000 women participating so far.

Inspection of Proposed Road Projects in Ekma

The Chief Minister inspected road development projects in Ekma block, including the proposed Ekma-Mashrakh Road and Ekma-Tajpur-Dumaigarh Path, estimated at ₹90 crore and ₹40 crore, respectively. Officials provided detailed briefings on these projects, which aim to improve regional connectivity and facilitate smoother transportation.

Participation of Public Representatives

The event was attended by prominent leaders, including:

Vijay Kumar Choudhary, Minister for Water Resources and Parliamentary Affairs
Mangal Pandey, Minister for Health and Agriculture
Sumit Kumar Singh, Minister for Science, Technology, and Technical Education, and Saran’s in-charge minister
Members of Parliament, MLAs, and MLCs from the region
Senior administrative officials, including the Chief Secretary, Development Commissioner, and District Magistrate

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The Chief Minister’s visit to Saran district underlines his government’s commitment to holistic development, focusing on infrastructure, healthcare, education, and livelihood generation. The ₹985 crore worth of projects, combined with his direct engagement with beneficiaries and officials, signals a robust push for progress in the region.

As these projects progress, the people of Saran are optimistic about the positive changes they will bring, improving connectivity, healthcare access, and overall quality of life.

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