During his Pragati Yatra in Patna district, the Chief Minister inaugurated and laid foundation stones for multiple development projects worth ₹1024.77 crore in the Patna Urban (Central) area.
He said it was a matter of great satisfaction that the promises made during the Pragati Yatra were now being implemented, which would provide better public facilities and directly benefit local residents.
At Patel Golambar, the CM launched a ₹196.80 crore project to build a four-lane road with an underground drain from Patel Golambar to Eco Park (West End) and from Eco Park (East End) to Atal Path. He noted that this would ease travel to the Secretariat, Capital Complex, and Airport, while also enhancing the city’s beauty.
At Dakbunglow Chowk, he initiated a ₹328.52 crore project for modernization and strengthening of Patna’s power infrastructure, which includes underground cabling in phases. The Energy Department briefed him on the route plan and presented a short film. He also handed over certificates to two consumers with zero electricity charges in July.
From Patna Science College, he inaugurated a ₹30.02 crore project for the renovation and modernization of hostels in universities and colleges. Recalling his student days at Newton Hostel, the CM said the upgraded facilities would help students in their studies and daily life. He also interacted with students and encouraged them to study diligently and achieve their goals.
At the JP Ganga Path near the Commissioner’s office, he laid the foundation stone for Patna Haat (₹48.96 crore) near Gandhi Maidan, as well as a ₹52.28 crore project to connect Mandiri drain’s four-lane road with JP Ganga Path.
He also launched the JP Ganga Path Integrated Garden Project (Phase-1) worth ₹387.40 crore, covering about 7 km between Digha and Gandhi Maidan along both sides of the riverbank. Alongside, he inaugurated a ₹12.38 crore walkway project from Sabhyata Dwar to Collectorate Ghat. The CM highlighted that with the completion of these projects, tourism, recreation, and economic activities would further expand in the city. Direct connectivity between Nehru Path, PMCH, and AIIMS via JP Ganga Path would also greatly improve.
It may be recalled that during his Pragati Yatra in December 2024 and January–February 2025, the CM reviewed development works across districts and subsequently approved 430 new projects worth ₹50,000 crore. Specifically, in Patna district, 32 announcements were made on February 21, 2025. Some of these projects, including excise department schemes (April), urban development projects (August 2), and road construction works (August 11), have already been inaugurated.
The event was attended by Deputy CM Samrat Choudhary, Energy & Planning Minister Bijendra Prasad Yadav, Road Construction Minister Nitin Naveen, senior officials including Chief Secretary’s team, district administration, police officers, university and college representatives, beneficiaries of the free 125-unit electricity scheme, and a large number of citizens.