Union MSME Minister raised a question on the Gangajal Aapurti Yojana.
Union MSME Minister raised a question on the Gangajal Aapurti Yojana.
Patna October 9, 2024: Union MSME Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi has raised concerns about the Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar’s ambitious “Gangajal Aapurti Yojana” which involves bringing Ganga Water to southern districts of Bihar like Gaya costing Rs 4000 crore.
While addressing Gaya, the Union MSME Minister questioned whether the massive expenditure has truly addressed the water needs of the region.
“With the amount of Rs 700, a dam could have been constructed along with canals for resign like Mokama to Gaya. Additionally, I proposed building a 15 to 20-foot-wide road on both sides of the river to alleviate traffic congestion in Gaya,” Manjhi said.
The Union MSME Minister expressed frustration, stating that while people may criticize him, he believes the current scheme is not fulfilling the water requirement.
Manjhi’s remarks reflect a broader pattern of his criticism of Nitish Kumar. When he served as Bihar’s Chief Minister from 2014 to 2015, he had approved several projects, many of which were shelved once he stepped down.
He often highlights these stalled projects which criticizing Nitish Kumar and this appears to be a key reason for his questioning of the Gangajal Aapurti Yojana. Despite being an ally in the state government.
The Union MSME Minister made these comments during an event at Azad Park in Gaya on Tuesday, where he attended the inauguration of the Ramleela Ceremony organized by the Adarsh Leela Samiti during the Dussehra festival.
During his speech, he spoke about his national-level role as a Union Minister, expressing optimism about taking important decisions in the near future for the benefit of the people.
He also shared personal reflections on his birthday, which falls in October. Despite receiving wishes from several prominent figures, including the President, Vice-President and Prime Minister of India, the Union MSME minister explained that the birthday recorded on his certificate is different from his actual birth date. He revealed that he was born on the day of the Jitiya festival, which is why his parents named him Jitan Ram Manjhi.
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