Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary announced significant development initiatives for Jamui and Nawada in Bihar during the ongoing ‘Samriddhi Yatra’ to boost industrial growth. Plans include setting up a Rs 6,000 crore steel plant in Jamui and a nuclear power plant in Nawada to enhance employment opportunities in the region. Choudhary emphasized the potential of these projects to create jobs and reduce migration, along with plans to develop eco-tourism destinations in Bhimbandh and Kund Ghat.
Highlighting Bihar’s progress, Choudhary mentioned the state’s improved infrastructure compared to pre-2005 levels, with a substantial increase in the road network and state budget. He also noted advancements in the power sector, with a significant rise in the number of electricity consumers and improved supply duration. The Deputy Chief Minister highlighted initiatives like the ‘Mukhyamantri Mahila Rojgar Yojana’ for women’s empowerment, emphasizing the contributions of ‘Jeevika’ self-help groups to the state’s economy.
Choudhary outlined the government’s goal to create job opportunities for one crore people in the next five years, with over 50 lakh jobs already generated in the past five years. He stressed the promotion of industries across districts to boost local economies and prevent migration. Additionally, he mentioned the transformation of once Naxal-affected areas like Jamui and Nawada into peaceful and development-oriented regions.
In Nawada, Choudhary highlighted infrastructure projects, including a medical college, water supply initiatives, and the development of the Phulwaria Dam and fisheries. He reiterated the importance of road infrastructure in Bihar’s progress and the potential benefits of the proposed nuclear power plant in Nawada. Expressing confidence in Chief Minister Nitish Kumar’s leadership, Choudhary affirmed Bihar’s commitment to continued development.
