Prime Minister Inaugurates Development Projects in Bihar
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Prime Minister inaugurated and laid foundation stone of development projects in Madhubani, Bihar. |
| Rail Connectivity | - Amrit Bharat Express (Saharsa to Mumbai), Namo Bharat Rapid Train (Jaynagar to Patna), trains between Pipra, Saharsa, and Samastipur flagged off.<br>- New railway lines and bridges inaugurated. |
| Power Projects | - Foundation stone laid for projects worth Rs 1,170 crore.<br>- Projects worth Rs 5,030 crore inaugurated under Restructured Distribution Area Scheme to improve power supply. |
| Housing Scheme | - Over 1 lakh beneficiaries received houses under Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Gramin (PMAY-G).<br>- Keys handed over to 54,000 beneficiaries. |
| Self-Help Groups | - Rs 930 crore assistance distributed to 2 lakh self-help groups under DAY-NRLM. |
| PMAY-G | - Launched on 1 April 2016.<br>- Aims for "Housing for All" by providing full subsidy.<br>- Beneficiaries include SC/ST, disabled, minorities, etc.<br>- Cost sharing: 60:40 (plain), 90:10 (NE). |
| PMAY-U | - Launched on 25 June 2015.<br>- 118.64 lakh houses sanctioned, 88.02 lakh houses completed.<br>- Promotes women empowerment through house ownership. |