Pending Works Must Be Completed on Priority and Within Deadlines; No Negligence in Scheme Implementation: Chief Minister
Patna, October 2026 : Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary on Tuesday reviewed the progress of projects costing more than ₹100 crore under the state government's ‘Bihar Gati’ initiative, along with various centrally sponsored schemes. The review meeting was held at the ‘Sankalp’ conference hall at the Loksevak residence.
The Chief Minister directed officials of the concerned departments to accelerate the implementation of development projects, adhere to stipulated deadlines and ensure that the benefits of public welfare schemes reach eligible beneficiaries.
Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Science City to Be Completed by 2028
The Chief Minister directed officials to complete the construction of various galleries and exhibition facilities at the Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Science City in Rajendra Nagar, Patna, by 2028.
He said the timely completion of the project would help promote scientific awareness, innovation and science education in the state.
Amas-Darbhanga Highway Project to Be Completed by 2027
Reviewing Package-I of the Amas-Darbhanga route under National Highway NH-119D, the Chief Minister directed officials to complete the 55-km-long Amas-Shivramapur stretch by 2027.
He also instructed officials to initiate the necessary process for an agreement with the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) under the Bihar Reservoir Restoration and Gad Management Policy to ensure effective implementation of the related works.
Accelerate Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Gramin)
During the review of the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Gramin), the Chief Minister directed officials to expedite beneficiary surveys and ensure the prompt and transparent resolution of objections so that eligible families receive assistance without delay.
He instructed officials to complete the target of constructing 12 lakh houses under the scheme at the earliest and accord priority to families affected by floods.
Special Drive to Provide Permanent Houses to Tribal Families
Reviewing the Pradhan Mantri Janjati Adivasi Nyaya Maha Abhiyan, the Chief Minister emphasised providing permanent houses to eligible families belonging to particularly vulnerable tribal groups.
He directed officials to launch a special campaign to ensure that eligible tribal families receive the benefits of the scheme.
Review of Chief Minister's Housing Land Purchase Assistance Scheme
The Chief Minister also reviewed the availability of land for beneficiaries under the Chief Minister's Housing Land Purchase Assistance Scheme.
He instructed the district in-charge secretaries to assess the availability of government land at the block level and take necessary measures to resolve difficulties faced by eligible beneficiaries in obtaining land for house construction.
Dhami also emphasised regular monitoring of rural housing schemes and directed officials to ensure that eligible beneficiaries receive assistance in accordance with prescribed guidelines.
Focus on Timely Implementation and Accountability
The Chief Minister said the state government was committed to completing development projects within stipulated timelines and ensuring that the benefits of welfare schemes reached the last person in society.
He directed officials to regularly review the progress of projects and schemes, prioritise pending works and prevent unnecessary delays in implementation.
The meeting was attended by Chief Secretary Pratyaya Amrit, Development Commissioner Mihir Kumar Singh, Additional Chief Secretary of the Rural Development Department H.R. Srinivas, Public Works Department Secretary Pankaj Kumar Pal, Chief Minister's Secretaries Lokesh Kumar Singh and Sanjay Kumar Singh, Building Construction Department Secretary Pranav Kumar, Science, Technology and Technical Education Department Secretary Himanshu Sharma, and other senior officials.
