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Bihar’s Rural Roads Get Rs. 20,000 Crore Makeover: Over 37,000 km Revamped Under CM’s Vision, East-Champaran Leads Progress

CM Nitish Kumar’s Rs. 20,000 crore rural road project rejuvenates 37,000 km, transforming village connectivity and local economies
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Under the leadership of Chief Minister Mr. Nitish Kumar, Bihar is witnessing a historic transformation of its rural infrastructure. The rejuvenation of over 37,000 km of rural roads has not only improved connectivity but has also boosted the rural economy, enhanced access to services, and ensured year-round mobility.

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According to official data, Rs. 20,000 crore has already been spent to repair and maintain 15,169 rural roads out of the total 16,171 targeted roads, significantly improving the quality of life in villages across the state.

Bihar Rural Path Maintenance Policy: A Vision Beyond Construction

The progress is part of the Bihar Rural Path Maintenance Policy 2018, launched under Mr. Nitish Kumar’s directives. The policy focuses not just on building roads, but on long-term maintenance and usability.

The ambitious project aims to rejuvenate 40,259 km of rural roads. So far, 36,894.565 km of roads have been successfully repaired, creating lasting developmental impact across districts.

Changing Lives Across Rural Bihar

The upgraded roads have become lifelines for rural Bihar:

  • Farmers now easily transport their produce to markets.
  • Students travel safely and conveniently to schools and colleges, many by bicycle.
  • Patients reach hospitals quicker, even during emergencies.
  • Flood relief and disaster management have become more effective due to better road access.

Earlier, people had to travel through broken, muddy routes—sometimes even carrying patients on cots. Now, well-maintained roads and bridges ensure all-weather access, significantly uplifting rural living standards.

District-Wise Progress: East Champaran Leads

The implementation has been widespread and efficient, with several districts showing exemplary performance:

  • East Champaran: 909 out of 957 roads repaired (2,389.245 km).
  • Muzaffarpur: 664 out of 718 roads completed (1,703.797 km).
  • West Champaran: 598 of 617 roads rejuvenated (1,996.312 km).
  • Other major contributors include Saran (1,589.385 km), Samastipur (1,405.385 km), Gaya (1,382.063 km), and Vaishali (1,359.22 km).

This performance showcases balanced regional development, ensuring that no area is left behind in Bihar’s infrastructural progress.

Rural Roads: Pathways to Employment and Growth

The rejuvenated rural roads are not just physical infrastructure—they’re economic enablers. They facilitate:

  • Local employment generation
  • Easier transportation of goods and services
  • Improved access to education and healthcare
  • Disaster resilience and faster emergency response

These roads are now connecting villages to urban centers, making them an integral part of Bihar’s development story.

CM Nitish Kumar’s Vision Driving Rural Transformation

Chief Minister Mr. Nitish Kumar’s proactive governance and long-term planning have redefined Bihar’s rural landscape. His emphasis on connectivity as a tool for inclusive development has turned Bihar’s villages into engines of socio-economic change.

The road rejuvenation effort is a model for other states, demonstrating how infrastructure investment can directly impact health, education, commerce, and disaster preparedness.

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