Patna, Oct. 29 -- Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary Thursday expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Central government after NABARD approved a project worth Rs 1,774.98 crore to improve and expand drinking water facilities and strengthen water supply systems in Aurangabad, Sasaram and Dehri.

Choudhary said Rs 2,014.65 crore would be spent on the development of drinking water infrastructure in these areas.

The Chief Minister said Bihar''s development was gaining momentum under the guidance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, adding that the Centre''s support was helping expand infrastructure and improve public amenities across the state.

He said the project, approved under the Rural Infrastructure Development Fund (R...