CM unveils Rs.11K-cr projects, completes 100 days in office
PATNA, July 26 -- Chief minister Samrat Choudhary on Saturday inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for 2,476 development projects worth Rs.11,464 crore to mark his 100 days in office.
Speaking at an event at BIT Mesra, Patna campus, Choudhary described the milestone as a period of "service, resolve and dedication" focused on education, health, industry, agriculture, infrastructure and good governance.
Choudhary, who took oath earlier this year, emphasised that "this government belongs to the people of Bihar; we are your servants." He highlighted key initiatives including the establishment of 211 new degree colleges in a single day, conversion of 551 schools into model schools and plans for similar schools in every block. The government has also advanced AI-based smart governance, medical and industrial infrastructure expansion and township development.
The chief minister outlined ambitious industrial goals, saying that his government aims to set up at least one major industry in every district and attract Rs.5 lakh crore in investments by November 20. Major projects include an electronics manufacturing park in Vaishali's Rajapakar expected to generate investments of Rs.20,000-30,000 crore and around one lakh jobs, a dedicated steel plant hub on nearly 3,000 acres in an integrated manufacturing cluster in Gaya.
He said that the government was seriously contemplating opening 25 new sugar mills over the next five years to boost agro-based industries. He also spoke of developing approximately 200 km of marine drive (like JP Ganga Path) across the state in the coming three years, with an expected investment of around Rs.1 lakh crore. Additional infrastructure plans include river corridors along the Gandak and Kosi and a Jeevika Tower in Patna as a modern centre for women's self-help groups and empowerment.
The government has been running 'Sahayog Shivirs' (support camps) across all 534 blocks to resolve public grievances, with over 7 lakh applications received and nearly 90% disposed of so far.
Choudhary said he would personally review unresolved cases monthly. He lauded the visions of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, former CM Nitish Kumar and icons like Karpuri Thakur and Sri Krishna Singh for a developed India..
The CM further said that the government has prepared a comprehensive roadmap for educational revamp....
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