Nitish Kumar Unveils 69 Development Projects Valued at ₹299.56 Crore
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Synopsis
On January 30, Bihar CM Nitish Kumar inaugurated 69 development projects in Madhepura, amounting to ₹299.56 crore. The initiatives aim to empower women through self-help groups and improve local infrastructure.
Key Takeaways
- Nitish Kumar inaugurated 69 development projects worth ₹299.56 crore.
- The events were part of the ongoing Pragati Yatra.
- Significant funds were allocated to self-help groups and Jeevika Didis.
- A Centre for Excellence was launched at Government Polytechnic College.
- Infrastructure improvements were discussed, including road enhancements.
Patna, Jan 30 (NationPress) During the ongoing Pragati Yatra, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar arrived in Madhepura on Thursday, where he launched and laid the groundwork for 69 development projects totaling ₹299.56 crore.
The ceremony occurred at Government Polytechnic College, located in Udakishunganj, within the Rasalpur Dhuria Panchayat of Chausa block.
While on-site, the Chief Minister assessed multiple development initiatives in Rasalpur Dhuria Panchayat. He also visited booths set up by various government departments at ITI, Udakishunganj, and engaged with beneficiaries.
Nitish Kumar distributed cheques to self-help groups (SHGs) and Jeevika Didis: A total of ₹33.98 crore was allocated to 5,251 SHGs and ₹82.55 crore to an additional 7,685 SHGs. Moreover, ₹6.55 crore was disbursed to 1,232 Jeevika Didis within the district.
The Chief Minister toured the Jeevika booths, examined various products, and conversed with the women.
He remembered that in 2005, when his administration assumed power, SHGs were uncommon in Bihar.
"We secured a loan from the World Bank and initiated the formation of SHGs under the name ‘Jeevika’. Subsequently, the Union government adopted this model and implemented it nationally as ‘Ajeevika,’" Kumar stated.
He underscored the economic and social empowerment of women via SHGs, underlining enhancements in financial independence, confidence, and communication skills.
The Chief Minister inaugurated a Centre for Excellence at Government Polytechnic College and examined the high-tech machines in the workshop. He also laid the foundation stone for the Bihar State Minority Residential School, which will be constructed at a cost of ₹56.52 crore. Officials presented the project design, and Kumar instructed that the sports ground adjacent to the school should remain intact to ensure students can access sports facilities.
He also inaugurated a sports ground worth ₹9.94 lakh at Raghunath Vidya Mandir Senior Secondary School and interacted with students and athletes.
Furthermore, he reviewed departmental stalls from various government sectors, including Industries, Health, Rural Development, Agriculture, Labour, Animal and Fisheries Resources, Social Welfare, and Education.
The Chief Minister received updates on the widening and strengthening of the Yogi Raj (SH-58) road, which spans 14.90 km through Murli Chowk, Shri Krishna Tola, Polytechnic, and Vanshgopal Chowk.
He stressed the importance of quality construction to facilitate public transportation. Officials also presented plans for a milk chilling plant in Gram Panchayat Bhadoul-Budhma, which the Chief Minister thoroughly reviewed.
