Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar kickstarted 50 development projects valued at Rs 103 crore and unveiled 40 completed projects worth Rs 33 crore in Darbhanga district during the ongoing Samriddhi Yatra. He inspected model exhibition stalls displaying government departments’ development initiatives and conducted a review meeting of district-level schemes. Kumar also addressed a large public gathering and interacted with Jeevika women members of self-help groups and local residents at Nagendra Jha Stadium.
During the interaction, Nitish Kumar emphasized the state government’s accomplishments and outlined a future roadmap for Bihar’s progress, underscoring the commitment to inclusive growth. Notable figures present at the event included Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary, JD(U) National Working President Sanjay Jha, Cabinet Ministers Vijay Kumar Choudhary and Madan Sahani, along with other dignitaries and officials. The Chief Minister inspected the construction progress of the Inter-State Bus Terminal at Delhi Mod, a project initiated during the Pragati Yatra.
Additionally, Nitish Kumar visited the model exhibition stalls at the bus stand complex, showcasing 11 major schemes introduced under the Pragati Yatra for public awareness. He also reviewed the ongoing construction of the Darbhanga Airport terminal, which is being built at a cost of Rs 112 crore. Officials reported that approximately half of the work has been completed, with the terminal building’s structure expected to be finalized within the next six months. The Chief Minister also visited the camp office of Bihar’s first expressway, the Amas–Darbhanga Expressway, to assess the construction progress, aiming to enhance regional connectivity.
During a cabinet meeting on January 13, 50 acres of land were allocated for a proposed logistics park in the district, as informed by officials. Nitish Kumar inspected the site and instructed the district administration to commence the land acquisition process promptly. The second phase of the Samriddhi Yatra commenced from Madhubani on January 27, with Wednesday marking the second day of the Chief Minister’s development tour.
