{"id":6506,"date":"2025-09-15T20:23:20","date_gmt":"2025-09-15T20:23:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theeaglenews.co.in\/?p=6506"},"modified":"2025-09-15T20:23:20","modified_gmt":"2025-09-15T20:23:20","slug":"pm-modi-launches-rs-40000-crore-development-push-in-bihar-inaugurates-purnea-airport-and-announces-major-reforms","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theeaglenews.co.in\/?p=6506","title":{"rendered":"PM Modi Launches Rs. 40,000 Crore Development Push in Bihar, Inaugurates Purnea Airport and Announces Major Reforms."},"content":{"rendered":"
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\u00a0PM Modi Launches Rs. 40,000 Crore Development Push in Bihar, Inaugurates Purnea Airport and Announces Major Reforms.\u00a0<\/strong><\/h1>\n

\u201cIndian law will prevail\u2014not the whims of infiltrators. This is Modi\u2019s guarantee,\u201d says PM at massive rally in Seemanchal.\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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Purnea, Bihar:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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In a historic push for development in Bihar\u2019s Seemanchal region, Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone and inaugurated multiple development projects worth approximately Rs. 40,000 crore<\/strong> during a grand public event in Purnea<\/strong> today. The mega initiative includes critical projects in railways, civil aviation, electricity, irrigation, and housing\u2014aimed at transforming the long-neglected region.<\/p>\n

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Speaking to a massive gathering, Modi emphasized that Purnea has now officially been placed on India\u2019s aviation map<\/strong> with the inauguration of the new terminal building at Purnea Airport<\/strong>, completed in a record time of less than five months<\/strong>. He flagged off the first commercial flight<\/strong> from the airport, promising enhanced air connectivity for the people of Seemanchal.<\/p>\n

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PM Inaugurates Infrastructure Projects Across Bihar<\/h3>\n

Modi inaugurated and laid the foundation for a range of key infrastructure projects:<\/p>\n

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  • Purnea Airport Terminal<\/strong> inaugurated.<\/li>\n
  • One Vande Bharat, two Amrit Bharat, and one passenger train<\/strong> flagged off.<\/li>\n
  • New Araria\u2013Galgalia rail line<\/strong> inaugurated; foundation laid for Vikramshila\u2013Kataria rail line<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
  • Doubling of Bhagalpur\u2013Dumka\u2013Rampurhat line<\/strong> approved.<\/li>\n
  • Mokama\u2013Munger section<\/strong> of Buxar\u2013Bhagalpur high-speed corridor approved.<\/li>\n
  • 2400 MW thermal power plant<\/strong> inaugurated in Pirpainti<\/strong>, Bhagalpur.<\/li>\n
  • First phase of the Kosi-Mechi intra-state river link project<\/strong> launched to address irrigation and flood issues.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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    Historic Move: National Makhana Board Officially Notified<\/h3>\n

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    Delivering on a key promise to the people of Bihar, Modi announced the official notification for the formation of the National Makhana Board<\/strong>, issued just a day before. The board will ensure fair prices, technological advancement, and a Rs. 475 crore development package for Bihar\u2019s makhana farmers.<\/p>\n

    \u201cI had promised the people of Bihar that a National Makhana Board would be formed. Yesterday, the Central Government issued the notification,\u201d said the PM.<\/p>\n

    Boost to Housing and Rural Development<\/h2>\n<\/blockquote>\n
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    • Over 40,000 new beneficiaries<\/strong> have received permanent houses<\/strong> under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana<\/strong> in Bihar.<\/li>\n
    • The PM reaffirmed his commitment to build 3 crore new houses<\/strong>, adding to the 4 crore already constructed in the last 11 years.<\/li>\n
    • A new Community Investment Fund worth Rs. 500 crore<\/strong> was announced to empower women\u2019s self-help groups.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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      Engineers\u2019 Day Marked with a Vision for Developed India<\/h3>\n

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      On Engineers’ Day<\/strong>, Modi paid tribute to Sir M. Visvesvaraya<\/strong>, highlighting the critical role of engineers in shaping a Developed Bihar and Developed India<\/strong>. He praised the engineers for completing the Purnea Airport terminal in record time and driving large-scale infrastructure transformation.<\/p>\n

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      \u00a0Economic Relief Ahead of Festivals: Major GST Cut Announced<\/h3>\n

      In a festive-season gift to the poor and middle class, Modi announced a nationwide GST reduction<\/strong>, effective September 22<\/strong>, coinciding with Navratri<\/strong>. Key announcements:<\/p>\n

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      • Reduced GST on daily-use items like toothpaste, soap, ghee, and packaged food<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
      • Cheaper stationery and educational materials<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
      • Lower costs for footwear and clothing<\/strong>, easing expenses during Diwali and Chhath.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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        Strong Message on National Security and Infiltration<\/h3>\n

        Modi launched a scathing attack on opposition parties, accusing them of defending illegal infiltrators<\/strong> for vote-bank politics.<\/p>\n

        \u201cIn India, it is the law of India that will prevail\u2014not the whims of infiltrators. And this is Modi\u2019s guarantee,\u201d declared the Prime Minister.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

        He emphasized the government\u2019s commitment to sealing borders and removing illegal infiltrators, citing the Demography Mission<\/strong> as a key step to safeguard Seemanchal, Bihar, Bengal, and Assam<\/strong> from demographic threats.<\/p>\n

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        Empowering Women: From Victims to \u201cLakhpati Didis\u201d<\/h3>\n

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        Modi praised the transformation of women in Bihar, noting their rise as economic leaders:<\/p>\n

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        • Women who once faced the worst of crime are now \u201cLakhpati Didis\u201d<\/strong> and \u201cDrone Didis\u201d<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
        • He credited the success of Jeevika Didi<\/strong> campaign and Nitish Kumar\u2019s leadership<\/strong> in driving women-led development.<\/li>\n
        • The newly announced \u20b9500 crore fund will further strengthen self-help groups across villages<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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          \u00a0Sharp Criticism of the Opposition<\/h3>\n

          Modi accused opposition leaders of:<\/p>\n

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          • Betraying Bihar\u2019s development for decades.<\/li>\n
          • Mocking the state (citing a recent post comparing Bihar to a “bidi”).<\/li>\n
          • Running governments where \u201c85 paisa out of every rupee was lost to corruption\u201d<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
          • Ignoring the poor and building wealth for their own families.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

            \u201cFor them, their own families come first. For me, 130 crore Indians are my family<\/strong>,\u201d said the PM.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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            National Pride: Operation Sindoor and Made-in-Bihar Engines<\/h3>\n

            Recalling Bihar\u2019s historic role in the freedom struggle, Modi said Purnea\u2019s sons had once shown India\u2019s strength to the British<\/strong>, and again now through Operation Sindoor<\/strong>. He lauded Bihar’s achievements:<\/p>\n

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            • Hosting Hockey Asia Cup in Rajgir<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
            • Exporting rail engines made in Bihar to Africa<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
            • Completion of the Aunta-Simaria bridge<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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              \u00a0Call to Action: \u201cBihar Must Lead India\u2019s Development\u201d<\/h3>\n

              Concluding his speech, the Prime Minister urged the people of Bihar to continue supporting the momentum of development and reject those who only sought to defame or loot the state.<\/p>\n

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              Also Present:<\/strong> Governor Arif Mohammed Khan, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, Union Ministers Rammohan Naidu, Rajiv Ranjan Singh, Jitan Ram Manji, Giriraj Singh, Chirag Paswan, Nityanand Rai, Ram Nath Thakur, Dr. Raj Bhushan Choudhary, Satish Chandra Dubey, among other dignitaries.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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