Bihar's Infrastructure Boost: Patna-Arrah-Sasaram Corridor and Kosi-Mechi Intra-State Link Project
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Approval of key infrastructure projects by CCEA chaired by PM Narendra Modi |
| Projects | Patna-Arrah-Sasaram Corridor and Kosi-Mechi Intra-State Link Project |
| Purpose | Boost connectivity, agricultural irrigation, and regional development in Bihar |
| Patna-Arrah-Sasaram Corridor | |
| Type | 4-lane access-controlled corridor (HAM) |
| Length | 120.10 km |
| Cost | ₹3,712.40 crore |
| Purpose | Decongest highways, reduce travel time from 3-4 hours |
| Connectivity | Links Patna, Sasaram, Arrah; connects to Bihita Airport, railways; enhances links to Varanasi, Ranchi, Lucknow |
| Employment | Generates 48 lakh man-days |
| Socio-economic Impact | Boosts regional growth, logistics efficiency |
| Kosi-Mechi Intra-State Link | |
| Inclusion | Under PMKSY-AIBP |
| Estimated Cost | ₹6,282.32 crore |
| Central Assistance | ₹3,652.56 crore |
| Completion Target | March 2029 |
| Objective | Divert surplus water from Kosi River to irrigate Mahananda basin; remodel EKMC |
| Irrigation Impact | Additional irrigation potential for 2.10 lakh hectares; benefits Araria, Purnea, Kishanganj, Katihar districts |
| Agricultural Growth | Ensures water access for current and new farmlands |