Patliputra Colony, Patna

Bihar has secured over $1 billion in investment from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to boost infrastructure, industrial growth, and key sectors like agriculture and tourism. The state government has also sent three major infrastructure projects, including a 12km bridge over the Gandak river and two highway upgrades worth Rs 10,000 crore, to the Union Cabinet for approval.

The Patna Metro's first operational route, a 3.6-kilometer stretch from Patliputra ISBT to Bhootnath Station via Zero Mile, was inaugurated on October 6, 2025, and opened to the public on October 7. The metro will operate from 8 am to 10 pm with trains available every 20 minutes, and each train will have 12 reserved seats for women and the disabled.