Nitish Kumar Unveils Key Projects in Buxar During Pragati Yatra.

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar visited Buxar recently as part of his Pragati Yatra, inaugurating and laying foundation stones for several developmental projects worth crores.

Among the key projects, CM Kumar inaugurated the long-pending multi-village water supply scheme in Keshopur, which had been stalled for 15 years. He also remotely inaugurated the Nikrish Pump Canal in Chausa block, laid the foundation stone for a railway overbridge near Raghunathpur railway station, and launched a light and sound show building at Buxar’s Ramrekhaghat. Additionally, he laid the foundation stone for the Vishwamitra Tourist Hotel, a project by the Tourism Department at Buxar Golambar.

Following these events, the Chief Minister proceeded to the Buxar Collectorate to review development works and hold discussions with senior officials from various departments.

The district administration ensured tight security arrangements for his visit, with the District Magistrate and Superintendent of Police conducting a joint meeting with police officers and magistrates ahead of his arrival.

As part of his ongoing Pragati Yatra, CM Kumar is touring districts daily, reviewing government projects, inaugurating schemes, and addressing local issues. His visit to Buxar is expected to accelerate development initiatives and benefit local residents.

On Friday, as part of the same yatra, Nitish Kumar inaugurated and laid foundation stones for over 230 development projects worth ₹352 crore across Arwal and Jehanabad districts.

In Arwal, he launched 114 projects worth ₹111 crore, including a newly constructed sluice gate in Mahavirganj village, Karpi block, and public facilities such as a government degree college, sports complex, health and wellness center, renovated Surya Mandir, and Chhath Ghat. He also reviewed the Baidarabad path development near the proposed bus stand in Arwal Municipal Council.

In Jehanabad, he inaugurated and laid foundation stones for 116 projects worth ₹241 crore. This included opening the government OBC residential girls' senior secondary school in Dharhara and unveiling a new building and playground for an upgraded senior secondary school in Kazisarai Village.

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