Prime Minister Narendra Modi is making his 51st visit to Bihar today, June 20, 2025, where he will inaugurate and lay foundation stones for multiple development projects worth approximately ₹5,700 crore in Siwan district
🚆 Connectivity & Railway Projects
Vaishali–Deoria Railway Line (₹400+ crore): PM Modi will inaugurate this new rail link and a passenger train running on the route
Patliputra–Gorakhpur Vande Bharat Express: A new high-speed Vande Bharat service via Muzaffarpur and Bettiah will be flagged off, enhancing north Bihar’s connectivity
🌐 ‘Make in India’ Export Milestone
First Export Locomotive from Marhowra Plant: Modi will flag off India’s first “Made‑in‑Bihar” locomotive, bound for Guinea, featuring high-horsepower engines, advanced AC propulsion, regenerative braking, and microprocessor controls
💧 Clean Ganga & Urban Infrastructure
Namami Gange Sewage Treatment Plants (STPs): Six new STPs totaling approx. ₹1,800 crore will be inaugurated to improve sewerage treatment in key towns and protect the Ganga
Urban Water & Sanitation Schemes: Projects worth ₹3,000 crore for water supply, sanitation, and STPs in urban areas across Bihar will also be initiated
⚡ Clean Energy & Housing
500 MWh Battery Energy Storage System (BESS): PM Modi will lay the foundation for a 500 MWh BESS spread across 15 substations (20–80 MWh each) in cities like Siwan, Muzaffarpur, Bettiah, and Motihari
PMAY‑Urban Housing Benefits: The first installment under PMAY‑U for over 53,600 beneficiaries will be released, alongside Grih Pravesh (housewarming) ceremonies for 6,600 completed homes
🎯 Why It Matters
This visit highlights the BJP-JD(U) government’s development push ahead of the assembly elections later this year, showcasing a slew of infrastructure, urban, energy, and connectivity initiatives 4.
From strategic railway corridors and export manufacturing to clean energy and Ganga rejuvenation, the projects affirm the government’s Make in India, Clean Ganga, and Housing for All agendas.
FAQ:
Q1. What is the total value of development projects being launched?
A: Approximately ₹5,700 crore in Siwan, Bihar today.
Q2. Which railway projects are part of the launch?
A: The Vaishali–Deoria rail line and the Patliputra–Gorakhpur Vande Bharat Express.
Q3. How is Bihar’s housing sector being strengthened?
A: Through PMAY‑U payments for 53,600 beneficiaries and Grih Pravesh for 6,600 houses.
Q4. What clean-energy initiative is being launched?
A: A 500 MWh Battery Energy Storage System across 15 grid substations.
Q5. What is the significance of the locomotive being flagged off?
A: It’s India’s first export locomotive from Marhowra, symbolizing growth in domestic manufacturing.
Published on 20 june
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