Patna (ABN) Deputy Chief Minister Sushant Choudhary said that in Bihar, 170 national projects are being completed with an investment of Rs 6.58 lakh crore. This is why Bihar is moving rapidly on the path of development. Mr. Choudhary said that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the central government's schemes are not limited to papers, but are yielding results on the ground. During the Congress era, schemes were merely announced, but no concrete steps were taken to implement them effectively. In contrast, during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's tenure, schemes are being regularly reviewed and progress is being closely monitored, which reflects progress and accelerates development.

Deputy Chief Minister Sushant Choudhary informed that Prime Minister Narendra Modi reviewed projects worth over Rs 85 lakh crore through meetings with chief secretaries of all states and directed them to expedite their progress. As a result, national infrastructure projects are also taking shape rapidly in Bihar. He said that currently, a total of 170 national infrastructure projects are underway in Bihar, with an investment of Rs 6.58 lakh crore. Out of these, 60 projects worth Rs 1.28 lakh crore have been successfully completed and dedicated to the public, while 110 projects, with a total cost of Rs 5.30 lakh crore, are under construction at various stages.

The road and highway sector is the largest in terms of the number of projects, with 72 projects. In the railway sector, 38 projects are underway, which is further strengthening Bihar's connection with the national rail network. Significant investments are also being made in the power, oil and gas, telecommunications, urban infrastructure, and waterways sectors.

Deputy Chief Minister Choudhary said that under the Pragati scheme of Prime Minister Modi, 41 major projects are being reviewed in Bihar, with a total investment of Rs 2.13 lakh crore. Out of these, 12 projects, worth Rs 51,833 crore, have been completed, while the remaining 29 projects, worth Rs 1.62 lakh crore, are progressing rapidly. The Pragati system has resolved pending issues related to railway, road, power, and urban projects, and has improved coordination between the central and Bihar governments. A total of 266 issues were identified, out of which 255 have been resolved, giving Bihar a resolution rate of almost 96%.

Out of 156 issues related to Pragati projects, 149 have been resolved, and only 11 are currently pending, on which action is being taken actively. The majority of issues were related to land acquisition, which numbered 167. Additionally, 32 issues related to forest and environmental clearance, and 23 issues related to right of way/right of use were identified. He said that most issues related to law and order, power, water, fuel, and construction have been resolved. All 124 issues related to the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways have been resolved 100%.

Several major projects related to roads, bridges, and railways have reached 99-100% completion. Deputy Chief Minister Choudhary said that the Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor, rail-cum-road bridges, and power projects are being cited as major successes in Bihar, which are generating employment and providing a new impetus to economic activities in the state. Bihar is no longer limited to just project approvals, but has become a state focused on rapid implementation.

He said that the state government is continuously providing land availability, law and order, and administrative support for projects. Remaining challenges are being resolved in a timely manner, with continuous monitoring at the central and state levels. Overall, Bihar is now emerging as a major hub for connectivity, logistics, and infrastructure in eastern India.