Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has commenced the second phase of his Samriddhi Yatra, covering key districts of the Mithilanchal region from January 27 to January 29, 2026. The tour began in Madhubani district, where the Chief Minister laid foundation stones and inaugurated development projects worth approximately Rs 391 crore.
On the first day of the tour in Madhubani, the Chief Minister laid the foundation stone for 101 new projects with an estimated cost of Rs 298 crore. He also inaugurated 294 completed projects costing more than Rs 93 crore and dedicated them to the public. The projects include works related to roads, education, health, drinking water, rural development, and basic infrastructure.
During the visit, Nitish Kumar interacted with local residents through a Jansamvad programme and sought feedback on the implementation of government schemes. He directed officials to ensure prompt and effective resolution of public grievances.
The Samriddhi Yatra is focused on reviewing the progress of the state government’s programmes under Saat Nischay-2 and Saat Nischay-3. During review meetings, the Chief Minister sought detailed reports on the status of these schemes and issued instructions to concerned officials in cases where delays or lapses were identified. He stated that ensuring the benefits of development schemes reach the last person remains the government’s priority.
As per the scheduled programme, the Chief Minister will visit Darbhanga district on January 28, where he will review ongoing development works and initiate new projects. On January 29, he will travel to Samastipur for site inspections, review meetings, and Jansamvad programmes. In these districts, projects related to basic amenities and social development will also be reviewed.
The district administration has been placed on alert in view of the Chief Minister’s tour, with officials of all departments instructed to remain in the field and ensure there is no lapse in arrangements. The Chief Minister is personally inspecting multiple sites during the tour.
In the first phase of the Samriddhi Yatra, Nitish Kumar toured West Champaran, East Champaran, Sitamarhi, Sheohar, Gopalganj, Saran, Siwan, Muzaffarpur, and Vaishali districts between January 16 and January 24, where he reviewed development schemes and issued directions for citizen-focused governance.
