Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary cuts the ribbon to inaugurate a project in the presence of senior officials during a programme organised by the state’s Urban Development Department, in Muzaffarpur
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Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for 982 development projects worth ₹1,047.09 crore in Muzaffarpur district on Sunday (July 12, 2026). The programme was organised by the Urban Development and Housing Department and Bihar Urban Infrastructure Development Corporation (BUIDCO) at the MIT Muzaffarpur ground.
These include 669 projects worth ₹375.04 crore under the ‘Mukhyamantri Samagra Shahri Vikas Yojana’ (Chief Minister’s Comprehensive Urban Development Scheme), three projects worth ₹233.77 crore under the Storm Water Drainage Scheme, and the Muzaffarpur Smart City project worth ₹213.25 crore, among others.
He also inaugurated the Sikandarpur Lake Front, developed at a cost of ₹225.03 crore under the Muzaffarpur Smart City project. Following the inauguration, the Chief Minister inspected the Sikandarpur Lake Front. A total of 673 projects were inaugurated, and foundation stones were laid for 309 other projects.
Mr. Choudhary announced that 12 new townships would be developed across the state, including the establishment of the ‘Tirhut Township’ in Muzaffarpur. He asserted that construction work for the Muzaffarpur airport would commence soon. He added that the development of the Patna-Muzaffarpur Rapid Rail Corridor will reduce travel time between the two cities to approximately 40 minutes.
He expressed special thanks to Union Home Minister Amit Shah and former Chief Minister Nitish Kumar for the ongoing construction of a grand temple dedicated to Mata Sita in Sitamarhi. He announced that a University of Architecture and Civil Engineering would be opened within the MIT campus in Muzaffarpur. Mr. Choudhary said that this university would emerge as a centre of excellence for technical education, research, and innovation, providing new opportunities for quality technical education to the youth of Bihar.
The Chief Minister stated that the state government is operating on a ‘zero-tolerance’ policy on corruption and cybercrime.
“Approximately 5 lakh applications have been resolved so far through ‘Sahyog Shivirs’ (assistance camps), ensuring the prompt resolution of issues faced by the people. The applicants who are still not satisfied with their issues can visit the Chief Minister’s secretariat in Patna on the second Tuesday of the month,” Mr. Choudhary said.
The Chief Minister pointed out that the state government was effectively implementing numerous schemes for the economic empowerment of women. He added that Bihar’s economy is being strengthened by promoting women’s entrepreneurship.
“Funds have already been transferred to the accounts of 1.81 crore ‘Jeevika Didis’ to enable them to start their own livelihoods. Funds will be transferred to the accounts of the remaining Jeevika Didis to mark the completion of 100 days of our government,” Mr. Choudhary said.
Published – July 13, 2026 04:00 am IST
