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Bihar to Build High-Level Dam and 8 New Bridges: Samrat Choudhary Announces Major Projects
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News18•12-10-2026, 18:22
Bihar to Build High-Level Dam and 8 New Bridges: Samrat Choudhary Announces Major Projects
- •A Detailed Project Report is currently being prepared for the construction of a high-level dam to provide a permanent solution to the recurring flood problem in Bihar.
- •Work is actively underway on eight major bridge projects across the state, including connectivity projects in Buxar, Sonepur, Bhagalpur, and Kahalgaon-Kataiya.
- •The state government announced plans to construct a new six-lane road connecting Begusarai and Suryagarha to boost trade, employment, and regional transportation.
- •Medical education has expanded significantly in the state, with the number of medical colleges rising to 31 and MBBS seats exceeding 4,000.
- •More than 5 million women in Bihar have successfully become Lakhpati Didis through various livelihood and economic empowerment programs.
Key Questions Answered
Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary announced that a Detailed Project Report (DPR) is currently being prepared for the construction of a high-level dam to find a permanent solution to the recurring flood problem in Bihar.
Work on eight bridge projects is underway across various regions including Buxar, Sonepur, Bhagalpur, and Kahalgaon-Kataiya, alongside plans to construct a six-lane road between Begusarai and Suryagarha.
Over the past 12 years, the number of medical colleges in Bihar increased to 31 with over 4,000 MBBS seats, while more than 5.5 million pucca houses were provided under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana.
