Archive · 20 Jan 2026
Nitish Kumar launches Rs 680 cr projects in Bihar
The Chief Minister of Bihar, Nitish Kumar, started and reviewed many new projects in three districts: Sitamarhi, Sheohar, and Gopalganj.
These projects cost over Rs 996 crore in total.
In Sitamarhi, he started 26 projects worth Rs 208.12 crore and laid the foundation for 41 more projects worth Rs 346 crore.
He also opened a new bridge and road that cost Rs 70.89 crore.
In Sheohar, he started projects worth Rs 59 crore, including some for tourism that cost Rs 11.89 crore.
In Gopalganj, he unveiled 40 projects worth Rs 316 crore, including infrastructure and agricultural initiatives.
He also checked the progress of ongoing projects and encouraged the 'Jeevika Didis' for their work.
Nitish Kumar launched 67 projects worth Rs 680 crore in Sitamarhi and Sheohar districts.
In Sitamarhi, 26 projects worth Rs 208.12 crore were inaugurated, and 41 projects worth Rs 346 crore were laid as foundation stones.
A bridge and approach road at Chandauli Ghat over the Bagmati River, costing Rs 70.89 crore, was inaugurated.
Tourism infrastructure development projects worth Rs 11.89 crore were inaugurated at Baba Bhuvneshwar Nath Temple in Sheohar.
Projects worth Rs 59 crore were launched in Sheohar district, including the inspection of development work at Devkuli Dham complex.
- Who
- Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar
- What
- Launched and reviewed development projects worth over Rs 996 crore
- When
- Monday, January 19 and Tuesday, January 20
- Where
- Sitamarhi, Sheohar, and Gopalganj districts, Bihar
- Why
- To review ongoing schemes and development projects during the 'Samridhi Yatra'
Development Focus
Implementation Review
Project Initiation
Development Focus
Nitish Kumar launched 67 projects worth Rs 680 crore in Sitamarhi and Sheohar districts, focusing on infrastructure and tourism.
Implementation Review
Nitish Kumar unveiled 40 projects worth Rs 316 crore in Gopalganj district, including infrastructure and agricultural initiatives.
Project Review
Development Focus
The Chief Minister reviewed ongoing schemes and development projects during the 'Samridhi Yatra'.
Implementation Review
Kumar reviewed the progress of under-construction projects and directed officers to expedite completion.
- Total Projects Launched (Sitamarhi and Sheohar)
- 67
- Total Cost (Sitamarhi and Sheohar)
- Rs 680 crore
- Inaugurated Projects in Sitamarhi
- 26
- Foundation Stones Launched in Sitamarhi
- 41
- Cost of Inaugurated Projects in Sitamarhi
- Rs 208.12 crore
- Cost of Foundation Projects in Sitamarhi
- Rs 346 crore
- Bridge and Road Cost (Sitamarhi)
- Rs 70.89 crore
- Tourism Projects in Sheohar
- Rs 11.89 crore
- Projects in Sheohar
- Rs 59 crore
- Total Projects Launched (Gopalganj)
- 40
- Total Cost (Gopalganj)
- Rs 316 crore
- Foundation Stones Launched in Gopalganj
- 33
- Cost of Foundation Projects in Gopalganj
- Rs 181 crore
- Inaugurated Projects in Gopalganj
- 7
- Cost of Inaugurated Projects in Gopalganj
- Rs 135 crore
