Prime Minister Narendra Modi today inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for a detailed development project worth Rs 5,700 crore in Siwan, Bihar. The event took place at noon. Ahead of the state assembly elections, a robust infrastructure boost covering key sectors like railways, clean energy, urban housing, and river rejuvenation has taken place.

PM to launch Vaishali-Deoria line and Patliputra-Gorakhpur Vande Bharat Express 

A key highlight of the event is the commissioning of the Vaishali-Deoria railway line, built at a cost of over Rs 400 crore. Along with it, PM Modi also launched a new train service on this route. In another infrastructure advancement, the Patliputra-Gorakhpur Vande Bharat Express, through Muzzaffarpur and Bettiah was also flagged off. This will enhance high-speed rail connectivity across North Bihar.

Under the “Make in India- Make for the World’’ initiative, the Prime Minister will also inaugurate the first export locomotive from the Marhowra Plant, made for the Republic of Guinea. This advanced locomotive is equipped with AC propulsion, high-horsepower engines, microprocessor-based controls and regenerative braking system.

Sewage and clean energy projects 

PM Modi also launched six new sewage treatment plants worth Rs 1,800 crore under the Namami Gange mission. The aim is to reduce pollution in Bihar’s towns. He will also laid the foundation stone for sanitation and water supply projects with a value of more than Rs 3000 crore. The project objective is to provide safe drinking water access to people.

To meet the state’s energy goals, the Prime Minister also opened the creation of a 500 MWh Battery Energy Storage System (BESS). As per PIB, this will involve installing standalone battery units with a capacity between 20-80 MWh over 15 substations in Muzaffarpur, Siwan, Motihari, Beetiah, and more.

Moreover, the PM also handed the first batch of benefits to over 53,600 urban beneficiaries under the PMAY-U and attended the Grih-Pravesh ceremony of 6,600 completed houses.