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Bihar aims to attract ₹5 lakh crore in IT investments to boost AI and digital growth. A modern data centre in Patna is nearing operational status, CM also said airports, airstrips, rapid rail in different parts of state & defence corridor in Rajgir & Munger will generate employment. ..
The elevated stretch of the Patna Metro from Bhoothnath to Malahi Pakri, a key part of Corridor II, has successfully passed a safety inspection by the Chief Commissioner of Metro Railway Safety. This 2.75 km section, including Khemnichak station, is set to open soon, completing the priority elevated corridor and boosting urban mobility.
Trial runs for the Patna Metro Rail Project Phase I have been successfully completed on the Bhootnath – Malahi Pakri stretch. Additionally, pier girder installation is progressing at Mithapur station for the elevated section. A tunnel is planned under Rajendra Nagar Terminal, running from Moinul Haq Stadium through Rajendra Nagar to Malahi Pakri.
The land acquisition process for the Patna-Purnia six-lane greenfield corridor, now declared National Expressway-9 (NE-9), is in progress. The estimated cost of the 245-km project is around Rs 18,042 crore. This expressway is expected to significantly reduce travel time between Patna and Purnia to 3 hours.The government plans to start construction by early 2027.
Mundeshwari Group launched its residential project, 'Mundeshwari Megapolis,' on March 1, 2026. This township, spread across approximately 12 acres ,with lot of Green spaces and modern facilities. It includes two modern clubhouses for easy resident access. The vision is to create a 'city within a city' integrating education, health, hospitality, commercial activities, and housing.
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