Nitish Kumar inaugurated and laid the foundation stone of projects worth over Rs 900 crore in Jamui.

Patna, March 18, 2026: On the second day of the fourth phase of the Samriddhi Yatra, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar visited Jamui district, where he inaugurated and laid the foundation for a large number of development projects worth over Rs 900 crore.

During his visit, the Chief Minister laid the foundation stones for 189 schemes worth Rs 312 crore and inaugurated 181 completed projects worth Rs 602 crore.

He also inaugurated the Kundghat Reservoir Project, inspected the site, and issued necessary directions to officials.

Nitish Kumar reiterated the Bihar development agenda:

At the Jan Samvad program, Nitish Kumar reiterated his government’s commitment to holistic development across Bihar, including remote districts like Jamui.

Interacting with the public, Nitish Kumar also engaged directly with women attendees, encouraging their participation.

Apart from Nitish Kumar, Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary announced major industrial initiatives aimed at boosting employment.

He proposed a Rs 6,000 crore steel plant in Jamui and plans for a nuclear power plant in the Nawada district.

 He also said that Bhimbandh and Kundghat would be developed as ecotourism destinations to generate local employment.

Development claims and growth figures:

Addressing a gathering in Lachhuar, Choudhary highlighted Bihar’s transformation since 2005, the road network expanded from 6,000 km to 1.4 lakh km.

He highlights that the state budget increased from Rs 23,000 crore to Rs 3.5 lakh crore, and electricity consumers rose from 17 lakh to over 2.16 crore. Choudhary added that Bihar now receives 22-24 hours of electricity, and up to 125 units are provided free, benefiting a majority of households.

Focus on employment and women’s empowerment:

Under the state employment initiative, the government aims to provide jobs to one crore people over the next five years.

 Over 50 lakh jobs have reportedly been generated in the past five years.

 Highlighting women’s empowerment, Choudhary said that over 1.81 crore women have benefited from financial assistance schemes, with Jeevika self-help groups contributing significantly to the state economy.

Following his Jamui visit, Nitish Kumar proceeded to Nawada, where he laid foundation stones for 21 schemes worth Rs 244 crore and inaugurated 37 projects worth Rs 55 crore.

During a public event in Nawada, a brief moment of confusion occurred when the anchor mistakenly introduced Deputy CM Samrat Choudhary as the “Chief Minister.”

Choudhary responded with folded hands and continued his address without reacting to the error.

The Samriddhi Yatra continues to serve as a token outreach initiative for the Bihar government, combining development reviews, project launches, and direct public engagement across districts.

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