Nitish Kumar Inaugurates ?88.38 Billion Rural Road Projects
ROADS & HIGHWAYS

Nitish Kumar Inaugurates ?88.38 Billion Rural Road Projects

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar inaugurated and laid foundation stones for 6,199 rural road and bridge projects worth ?88.38 billion ($1.06 billion) under the state’s Rural Works Department (RWD). The virtual event, held at the CM's residence, emphasized improving rural connectivity across the state.

Key projects inaugurated include:

763 roads (947 km) and four bridges (435 meters) built at ?9.83 billion ($118 million) under the Chief Minister Gram Sampark Yojana. 972 roads (1,904 km) repaired at ?11.13 billion ($134 million) under the Chief Minister Rural Road Maintenance Programme. 33 roads (104 km) upgraded for ?920 million ($11 million) under the Chief Minister Rural Road Development Scheme. The foundation stones were laid for:

1,472 roads (1,571 km) and five bridges (304 meters) to be constructed at ?18.24 billion ($219 million). 2,306 roads (4,148 km) to undergo repairs at ?23.5 billion ($283 million) under the Chief Minister Rural Road Maintenance Programme. 442 roads (1,701 km) and one bridge (27 meters) to be upgraded for ?17.39 billion ($209 million) under the Mukhyamantri Gramin Sadak Unnayan Yojana. The CM stressed the importance of quality work and regular maintenance. “There should not be any compromise on the quality of materials and work. Maintenance must be given top priority,” he said, urging officials to ensure timely completion of all projects.

RWD Minister Ashok Choudhary, Chief Secretary Amrit Lal Meena, and other senior officials attended the event, underscoring the state’s commitment to strengthening rural infrastructure.

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar inaugurated and laid foundation stones for 6,199 rural road and bridge projects worth ?88.38 billion ($1.06 billion) under the state’s Rural Works Department (RWD). The virtual event, held at the CM's residence, emphasized improving rural connectivity across the state. Key projects inaugurated include: 763 roads (947 km) and four bridges (435 meters) built at ?9.83 billion ($118 million) under the Chief Minister Gram Sampark Yojana. 972 roads (1,904 km) repaired at ?11.13 billion ($134 million) under the Chief Minister Rural Road Maintenance Programme. 33 roads (104 km) upgraded for ?920 million ($11 million) under the Chief Minister Rural Road Development Scheme. The foundation stones were laid for: 1,472 roads (1,571 km) and five bridges (304 meters) to be constructed at ?18.24 billion ($219 million). 2,306 roads (4,148 km) to undergo repairs at ?23.5 billion ($283 million) under the Chief Minister Rural Road Maintenance Programme. 442 roads (1,701 km) and one bridge (27 meters) to be upgraded for ?17.39 billion ($209 million) under the Mukhyamantri Gramin Sadak Unnayan Yojana. The CM stressed the importance of quality work and regular maintenance. “There should not be any compromise on the quality of materials and work. Maintenance must be given top priority,” he said, urging officials to ensure timely completion of all projects. RWD Minister Ashok Choudhary, Chief Secretary Amrit Lal Meena, and other senior officials attended the event, underscoring the state’s commitment to strengthening rural infrastructure.

Next Story
Infrastructure Transport

CPCL crosses $10 million revenue milestone

Chaitanya Projects Consultancy (CPCL), a leading infrastructure and engineering consultancy, has surpassed $10 million in annual revenue for FY 2024–25, marking a five-year compound annual growth rate of 28.2 per cent—well above the industry average. Established in 2004, CPCL has delivered over 300 projects across highways, bridges, urban infrastructure, water, transport, and environmental sectors. Its achievements include over 600 km of six-lane highways, 2,000 km of national highways, and 100 major bridges. “Our goal has always been to improve India’s infrastructure,” sai..

Next Story
Resources

KPIL secures new orders worth Rs 37.89 billion

Kalpataru Projects International Ltd (KPIL), a major EPC player in power transmission and civil infrastructure, has secured new orders worth approximately Rs 37.89 billion along with its international subsidiaries. The orders include a significant contract in the Buildings and Factories (B&F) segment in India, marking KPIL’s largest B&F order to date. The project involves the development of over 12 million sq ft of residential space with supporting infrastructure, awarded on a design-build basis. Additionally, the company has won new transmission and distribution (T&D) order..

Next Story
Real Estate

Apartment loading rises to 40 per cent in top cities

Driven by rising demand for premium amenities, the average apartment loading across India’s top seven cities has reached 40 per cent in Q1 2025, up from 31 per cent in 2019, according to ANAROCK Research. The loading factor, or the area paid for beyond the usable carpet area, covers common spaces such as lobbies, staircases, and clubhouses. Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) continues to lead with the highest loading at 43 per cent. Bengaluru saw the sharpest jump, from 30 per cent in 2019 to 41 per cent in Q1 2025. Chennai recorded the lowest average loading at 36 per cent. “Sixty..

Advertisement

Advertisement

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Get daily newsletters around different themes from Construction world.

STAY CONNECTED

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement

Talk to us?