Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Bihar and West Bengal today to inaugurate and lay the foundation stone for multiple development projects worth more than INR 18,000 crore. PM Modi will launch and inaugurate projects worth INR 13,000 crore in Bihar. The centerpiece of the Bihar announcements is the inauguration of the Aunta–Simaria bridge on the River Ganga.

This 8.15 km project includes a 1.86 km-long six-lane bridge on NH-31, constructed for INR 1,870 crore. This bridge provides direct connectivity between Mokama (Patna) and Begusarai, reducing detours of over 100 km for heavy vehicles.

The Prime Minister also inaugurated the Bakhtiyarpur–Mokama four-lane NH-31 section, built for INR 1,900 crore, to reduce congestion and improve freight movement. Additionally, he will launch the Buxar Thermal Power Plant (660x1 MW), a Rs 6,880 crore energy project that will boost regional power supply and reliability.

Healthcare and Urban Development Initiatives

Among the significant healthcare developments, PM Modi opened the Homi Bhabha Cancer Hospital & Research Centre in Muzaffarpur, which will offer advanced, affordable cancer care to Bihar and neighboring states. The visit will also include the inauguration of sewerage infrastructure in Munger and foundation stones for similar projects in Aurangabad, Jehanabad, Lakhisarai, and Jamui under Namami Gange and AMRUT 2.0.

The Prime Minister also launched rural and urban housing under PMAY, with over 16,000 beneficiaries receiving homes. Two new train services will be flagged off during the Bihar visit: the Amrit Bharat Express (Gaya-Delhi) to enhance long-distance passenger comfort, and the Buddhist Circuit Train (Vaishali-Koderma) to promote religious tourism.

Metro and Transportation Projects in West Bengal

In the second half of the day, around 4:15 PM in Kolkata, the Prime Minister inaugurated metro projects and development works worth over INR 5,200 crore. The West Bengal portion of the visit will feature the flagging off of newly built metro sections, with PM Modi taking a metro ride from Jessore Road Metro Station to Jai Hind Bimanbandar (Airport) and back.

The launch of the Noapara–Jai Hind Bimanbandar metro service will improve airport connectivity. PM Modi will also virtually flag off Sealdah–Esplanade and Beleghata-Hemanta Mukhopadhyay metro routes, which will significantly reduce travel time and ease congestion in busy areas of the city.

Additional Infrastructure Enhancements

The West Bengal visit will include the inauguration of a new subway at Howrah Metro Station to enhance pedestrian connectivity. PM Modi will lay the foundation stone for the 6-lane Kona Expressway (7.2 km), worth over Rs 1,200 crore, improving road connectivity between Howrah and Kolkata. The visit reflects PM Modi's continued focus on strengthening national infrastructure, particularly in transportation, urban development, health, and power. The projects aim to improve connectivity, boost trade and tourism, and enhance the quality of life in both states.

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