PM Modi addressed Swachhagrahis and launched several development projects in Bihar on Tuesday
Patna/Motihari, Apr 10 (IBNS): Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Tuesday, addressed the National Convention of Swachhagrahis at Motihari, Bihar.
Prior to that PM Modi paid homage at the statue of Mahatma Gandhi, at Motihari, in Bihar,where Governor of Bihar, Satya Pal Malik, and the statecChief Minister Nitish Kumar were also present.
The event was organized as part of the centenary celebrations of the Satyagraha led by Mahatma Gandhi in Champaran.
On this occasion, the Prime Minister launched several important development projects as well.
In the Water Supply and Sanitation sector, he unveiled a plaque to mark the foundation stone of Motijheel Project, the Bettiah Nagar Parishad Water Supply Scheme, and four Ganga Projects -- the Saidpur Sewage Network, Patna; the Pahari Sewage Network, Zone 4, Patna; the Pahari Sewagw Network, Zone 5, Patna; and the Pahari STP project.
In the Railways sector, the Prime Minister laid the foundation stone of the doubling of railway lines between Muzaffarpur and Sagauli; and Sagauli and Valmikinagar.
He dedicated the first phase of the Madhepura Electric Locomotive Factory to the nation.
Via video link, he flagged off the first 12000 HP Freight Electric Locomotive, and the Champaran Humsafar Express.
The Prime Minister also laid the foundation stone for a road lane of NH-2 in Auranagabad Bihar-Jharkhand border section; a petroleum oil lube and LPG terminal of Indian Oil Corporation Ltd at Motihari; and an LPG Plant of HPCL at Sagauli.
He also distributed awards to Champion Swachhagrahis.
Addressing the gathering, the Prime Minister said in this journey of Satayagraha to Swachhagraha, the people of Bihar have shown their ability to lead.
He noted the remarkable progress made in toilet construction in Bihar in the past one week.
The Prime Minister said that whether it is the Swachh Bharat Mission, or the fight against corruption, or the development of civic amenities, the Union government is working shoulder to shoulder with the state government.
He said the projects worth over Rs. 6600 crore launched on Tuesday will go a long way in the development of the region and the state.
Image: PIBHe mentioned the project for the rejuvenation of Motijheel, which he described as a part of the history of Motihari.
He mentioned that 11 projects worth more than Rs 3,000 crore have been approved so far, to prevent waste water from entering the River Ganga.
He said that about 50 lakh women had benefited from LPG connections through the Ujjwala Yojana, in Bihar.
He described the Madhepura Electric Locomotive Factory as a prime example of Make in India, and a source of employment in the region.
He said the 12000 HP engines, the first of which rolled out on Tuesday, will help in significantly improving the speed of goods trains.
He said that the work for this project, which was first approved in 2007, began three years ago, and the first phase has already been completed.
He said the Union government is committed to fulfilling all its missions and resolves, with the help of people.
Speaking of achievements in sanitation, the Prime Minister mentioned that sanitation coverage has expanded from about 40 percent in 2014, to about 80 per cent today.
He said toilet construction is ending social imbalances, and becoming a means of socio-economic empowerment and women empowerment.
Image: PIB
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