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Prime Minister Narendra
Modi launched development projects worth around ₹40,000 crore in Purnea, Bihar.
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These projects cover
transport, energy, aviation, and irrigation sectors.
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Modi said these projects
will greatly improve connectivity and infrastructure in the Seemanchal region.
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He announced that more
than 40,000 families have received permanent homes under the Pradhan Mantri
Awas Yojana.
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On Engineers’ Day, Modi
inaugurated the new terminal at Purnea Airport.
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The terminal was
completed in less than five months.
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He also flagged off the
airport’s first commercial flight.
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This officially connected
Purnea to India’s aviation network.
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In railways, Modi flagged
off one Vande Bharat train, two Amrit Bharat trains, and one passenger train.
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He inaugurated the
Araria–Galgalia rail line and laid the foundation for the Vikramshila–Kataria
line.
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Approvals were given to
double the Bhagalpur–Dumka–Rampurhat and Mokama–Munger rail lines.
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A 2,400 MW thermal power
plant in Pirpainti, Bhagalpur, was inaugurated.
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Modi laid the foundation
for the Kosi–Mechi river link project to improve irrigation and manage floods.
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He announced a ₹475 crore
plan to support makhana farming.
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An announcement of
release of ₹500 crore Community Investment Fund to support self-help groups was
made by PM Modi.
