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Bihar being developed in a planned manner: Nitish

Patna, Dec. 10 (UNI) Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar today instructed officials to expedite the execution of schemes announced during his Pragati Yatra and reiterated that the state government is working in a planned and systematic manner to ensure the development of all regions and every section of society.
Chairing a high-level review meeting, the Chief Minister assessed the progress of development works approved during the Pragati Yatra. He emphasised that achieving timely completion of these projects is essential for the state’s overall growth.
Kumar recalled that during December 2024 and January-February 2025, he travelled across all districts of the state to inspect ongoing works and based on the feedback received from people and the gaps noticed on the ground, 430 new schemes worth Rs 50,000 crore were approved.
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