Prime Minister Modi Gifted Bihar Development Projects Worth ₹7000 Crores, Emphasizing Naxalism, Women Empowerment, Employment, and Promotion of Local Products.
PM Modi in Bihar: Prime Minister Narendra Modi gifted several significant development projects to the state of Bihar during a grand event at Gandhi Maidan on Friday. In his address, he made several announcements related to Bihar's future, the campaign against Naxalism, women's empowerment schemes, and employment for the youth.
Bihar Received Projects Worth Over ₹7000 Crores
PM Modi began his speech by highlighting the importance of the historic land of Champaran. He said that just as Gandhiji found a new direction from Champaran, this land is now moving towards a bright future for Bihar. He inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for projects worth over ₹7000 crores, including projects related to railways, roads, rural development, fisheries, and information technology.
Focus on the Development of Eastern India
The Prime Minister said that it is now time for the eastern parts of India to receive the same progress as western India. He spoke of making Motihari equivalent to Mumbai of Eastern India, Gaya to Gurugram, and Patna to Pune. This was an indication that Bihar would now be developed industrially, educationally, and technologically.
Coordination Between Central and State Governments
PM Modi said that the rapid development happening in Bihar today has been made possible through the cooperation of the central and state governments. He accused the former UPA government of acting with a sense of revenge against Nitish Kumar's government. He stated that after his government came to power, this policy was ended and the budget was increased several times over.
PM Awas Yojana Transformed the Lives of Millions
Modi stated that under the PM Awas Yojana, over 4 crore pucca houses have been built so far, out of which 7 lakh are in Bihar alone. He made special mention of over three lakh houses in Motihari. In the same program, over 12,000 families received Griha Pravesh (housewarming), and amounts were sent to the accounts of over 40,000 beneficiaries.
Jan Dhan Yojana Changed the Lives of the Poor
He said that earlier, the poor did not have bank accounts and had to hide even ₹10. Through the Jan Dhan Yojana, crores of women were connected to banking facilities. 3.5 crore women's accounts were opened in Bihar, into which the scheme amounts are directly sent. This has given economic power to women.
Lakhpati Didi Yojana Became the Pivot of Change
Discussing the Lakhpati Didi Yojana, the Prime Minister said that the target across the country is 3 crores, out of which 1.5 crore women have already come into this category. More than 20 lakh Lakhpati Didis have been created in Bihar. Mentioning 80,000 Lakhpati Didis in Champaran, he said that this is a new era of women's empowerment.
New Schemes and Employment Opportunities for the Youth
PM Modi announced new schemes for the youth. He stated that the Nitish government has provided government jobs with transparency, and the central government is cooperating with it. He said that under a new scheme starting from August 1st, the youth will be given assistance of up to ₹15,000.
Attack on the Opposition: 'The Era of the Lantern is Gone'
Modi targeted the opposition party RJD, saying that instead of giving people jobs, they used to get their land written in their names. He said that it is no longer the era of the 'lantern'; this is the 'New Light Bihar'. Under the leadership of the NDA, the state has taken a new direction of development.
He stated that in the past years, the government has taken strict action against Naxalism. The influence of Naxalites is ending in districts like Champaran, Gaya, Jamui, and Aurangabad. The youth are now getting the right to dream instead of being afraid.
