Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday inaugurated and laid foundation stones for multiple development projects across Bihar, collectively worth over Rs 13,000 crore, with the aim of boosting infrastructure, connectivity, energy, and healthcare in the state, reported the PTI.

The Prime Minister launched several key initiatives, including -- inauguration of the 600 MW Buxar Thermal Power Plant, built at a cost of approximately Rs 6,880 crore. The plant is expected to significantly bolster power generation capacity, improve energy security, and cater to rising electricity demands in the region.

Opening of the 1.86-km Aunta-Simaria Bridge across the Ganga River, connecting Mokama (Patna district) with Begusarai. Constructed at a cost of over Rs 1,870 crore, the bridge provides a vital link between north and south Bihar. It is seen as a modern replacement for the ageing Rajendra Setu and is expected to reduce the travel distance for heavy vehicles by more than 100 km, decongesting alternate routes and enhancing regional connectivity, according to the PTI.