PM Narendra Modi promises of special package bigger than Rs 50,000 crore for Bihar

Janjivan Bureau
Patna: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who launched a number of government schemes in poll-bound Bihar on Saturday, promised the people of the state a package bigger than the amount of Rs 50,000 crore.
“When I came before the Lok Sabha elections, I had announced that we will give Bihar a special package of Rs 50,000 crore. Looking at our dreams for a prosperous Bihar, we will give a bigger package than Rs 50,000 cr. This is my promise,” Narendra Modi said.
“I will announce a special package for Bihar at the right time, not now,” Modi said.
“Nitishji said he has high hopes from our government, we are working towards fulfilling the states’ needs by increasing allocation to states. The development of Bihar is our Prime Agenda, development of eastern India is our mission,” the Prime Minister said.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said development is the panacea for all problems related to poverty and unemployment.
He expressed satisfaction that there is now a general agreement on this aspect, and states are even becoming competitive with regard to development.
He said India will progress only through the development of the States, and for this the Centre and States have to work together.
Emphasizing the importance of infrastructure, the Prime Minister said the gas pipeline and rail projects which were launched today would provide development and improve the quality of life of the people in the State.
While launching various development projects in Patna on Saturday, the PM said that if India has to progress, then the development of Eastern India is essential.
He also mentioned several road projects that have been approved for Bihar, by the Union Government.
The Prime Minister said that IIT Patna, whose new campus was inaugurated today, should also cater to the state’s development needs.
He expressed hope that the Incubation Centre for medical devices launched at the IIT, would help manufacture medical devices in India to make them easily accessible for all.