What PM Modi’s Rs 1.25 lakh crore special Bihar package actually includes

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The biggest chunk of the funds has been approved for highway and road building projects. A total of Rs 54,713 crores have been allotted for highways which includes 2,775 kilometres of highways and construction of bridges across the Kosi, Sone and Ganga rivers. The next big chunk of funds has been allotted in the petroleum and gas sectors. Expansion of the Barauni Refinery and a petrol-diesel pipeline from Raxaul to Nepal are some of the projects planned.

With the PM’s thrust on providing electricity to rural homes, the special package includes the allotment of Rs 16,130 crores for the electrification of villages and small towns. A 1,300 MW power plant at Buxar is also planned.

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While Rs 3,094 crores have been planned under the package for farmer welfare, Rs 1,000 crores have been allotted in the education sector. Projects planned include an IIM at Bodh Gaya and a Central University near Bhagalpur.

Construction of a new airport at Patna and the development of airports at Gaya, Raxaul and Purnea are also some of the projects proposed. The Prime Minister had also announced an additional Rs 40,000 crores for the state, which includes the leftover Rs 8,000 crores from an earlier 2013 package, along with funds allotted for ongoing work of national highways.

Here’s a break-up of the funds allotted to different sectors under the special package:

Highways – Rs 54,713 crores

Petroleum and Gas – Rs 21,476 cr

Electricity – Rs 16,130 crores

Rural roads – Rs 13,820 crores

Railways – Rs 8,870 crores

Airports – Rs 2,700 crores

Farmer’s welfare – Rs 3,094 crores

Skill development – Rs 1,550 crores

Education – Rs 1,000 crores

Health – Rs 600 crores

Tourism – Rs 600 crores

Digital Bihar – Rs 440 crores