Begusarai, March 14 -- Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary on Saturday announced that an airport will be constructed in Begusarai and the Patna-Haldia waterway will be further developed to strengthen connectivity and economic growth in the state.

Addressing a public meeting in Begusarai during the "Samriddhi Yatra" where he arrived along with Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, Choudhary said that work on establishing an airport in Begusarai will start soon. He stated that the government is promoting industrial growth across Bihar and aims to establish industries in every district to boost employment opportunities.

The Deputy Chief Minister said the state government has set a target of providing government jobs and employment to one cro...