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Bihar Urban Push: CM Nitish Kumar Launches Rs341 Crore Projects to Revamp Patna Riverfront and Boost Religious Tourism- All Details Inside

Key projects include an 8-km Ganga riverfront road and a multi-level parking near Patna Sahib, aimed at easing access for pilgrims and enhancing the city’s cultural appeal.
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Patna: Chief Minister Nitish Kumar laid the foundation stone for development projects worth ₹341.43 crore during his Pragati Yatra in Patna City (East Urban Region), aimed at enhancing religious tourism, urban mobility, and civic amenities.

The key projects include the construction of an 8-kilometer riverfront road along the Ganga River, from Gaighat to Didarganj via Kangan Ghat, at a cost of ₹158.40 crore. This road will significantly improve access to Ganga ghats for pilgrims, tourists, and local residents.

In addition, the CM inaugurated a multi-level parking facility near the Takht Sri Harmandir Sahib, Patna Sahib, valued at ₹99.26 crore, which is expected to ease traffic and parking challenges for visitors to the religious site.

Read also: CM Nitish Kumar Honours 12 Hindi Litterateurs with Seva Samman Awards 2023–24 in Patna; Jiyalal Arya Gets Baba Saheb Ambedkar

Integration with Urban Renewal Initiatives

These projects are part of Bihar’s broader urban infrastructure plan and complement ongoing initiatives like the JP Ganga Path and Atal Path. During his visit, the Chief Minister also inspected the JP Ganga Path, instructing officials to install images of Jayaprakash Narayan along the route. Similarly, at Atal Path, he emphasized cleanliness and the placement of Atal Bihari Vajpayee’s photographs to honor the late Prime Minister.

Cultural and Tourism Boost

The Chief Minister emphasized that these developments will enhance Patna City’s religious and cultural significance and provide a major boost to tourism. Local residents and stakeholders have welcomed the projects, hopeful that they will drive faster regional development and improve civic convenience.

Read also: Bihar: CM Nitish Kumar Inaugurates Rs 44 Crore Six-Lane Pull-Up Ramp in Patna, Aims to Ease Traffic Congestion- Know More


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