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PM Modi inaugurates projects worth 40,000 cr in Purnea, Bihar

      Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi on 15 September 2025 laid the foundation stone, inaugurated development works worth around Rs 40,000 crore in Purnea, Bihar. Addressing the gathering, the Prime Minister extended his respectful greetings to all. He remarked that Purnea is the land of Maa Puran Devi, Bhakt Prahlad, and Maharshi Mehi Baba.

Projects worth 40,000 crore

Announcing the inauguration and foundation laying of development projects worth approximately 40,000 crore for Bihar, Shri Modi highlighted that these projects—spanning railways, airports, electricity, and water—will serve as a means to fulfill the aspirations of Seemanchal. He stated that over 40,000 beneficiaries have received permanent housing under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana. The Prime Minister remarked that today marks a new beginning in the lives of these 40,000 families. He noted that entering a permanent home before Dhanteras, Diwali, and Chhath Puja is a matter of great fortune. He extended his congratulations and best wishes to all these families.

3 crore new homes

Stating that today’s occasion also serves to reassure his homeless brothers and sisters that they too will one day receive a permanent home, the Prime Minister highlighted that over the past 11 years, the government has built and provided more than 4 crore permanent houses to the poor. He added that the government is now working to construct 3 crore new homes. Shri Modi affirmed that until every poor citizen receives a permanent house, Modi will neither stop nor pause. He emphasized that prioritizing the marginalized and serving the poor is the core objective of his governance.

Tribute to Sir M. Visvesvaraya

The Prime Minister stated that today, on the occasion of Engineers’ Day, the nation pays tribute to Sir M. Visvesvaraya, emphasizing the significant role engineers play in building a developed India and a developed Bihar. He extended his congratulations and best wishes to all engineers across the country. Shri Modi highlighted that the dedication and skill of engineers is evident in today’s event as well. He noted that the terminal building of Purnea Airport was constructed in a record time of less than five months. He announced the inauguration of the terminal and flagged off the first commercial flight.

For Bihar’s progress, development of Purnea and Seemanchal region is crucial

Shri Modi remarked that for the development of the nation, the development of Bihar is essential. He further highlighted that for Bihar’s progress, the development of Purnea and the Seemanchal region is crucial.

The Prime Minister pointed out that the region suffered significant losses due to the misgovernance of previous governments. He stated that their government is now changing the situation. The Prime Minister emphasized that this region is now at the center of the development focus.