Patna: In a significant push towards infrastructure development, the Bihar Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, has approved ₹17,266 crore for rural road projects. The funds will be utilized for the construction and maintenance of 11,251 roads covering a total distance of 19,876 km across the state.
The approval includes 37 projects under the Rural Works Department, with a seven-year maintenance period, according to Additional Chief Secretary S Siddharth. The initiative aims to enhance connectivity and boost rural development.
Madhubani district will witness the highest number of roads, with 706 roads spanning 1,237 km at a cost of ₹1,221 crore. Aurangabad will have the longest road network of 1,252 km with 576 roads, costing ₹1,125 crore. Gaya, Muzaffarpur, and Vaishali will also see significant developments, with allocations of ₹936 crore, ₹733 crore, and ₹3,043 crore, respectively.
Notably, Gopalganj has been allocated ₹5,466 crore for 284 roads covering 629.87 km, while Sheikhpura will get ₹1,168 crore for 115 roads spanning 166.41 km. Rohtas will receive ₹7,843 crore for 349 roads stretching 851.47 km.
This ambitious project is expected to enhance connectivity, facilitate economic growth, and improve living standards in Bihar’s rural regions.
