Kolkata/Purnia, September 15: Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Bihar Visit 2025 today marks a crucial push for both national security and regional development. While in Kolkata, he will inaugurate the Combined Commanders’ Conference; in Bihar, he will lay the foundation of projects valued at over ₹36,000 crore, aimed at energy, agriculture, connectivity, and rural empowerment.
Defence Priorities in Kolkata
During the first leg of his Bihar Visit 2025, PM Modi will stop at Fort William in Kolkata to inaugurate the 16th Combined Commanders’ Conference.
- Theme: “Year of Reforms – Transforming for the Future.”
- Focus: Defence reforms, military modernisation, and strengthening joint operations.
- Attendees: Senior commanders from the Army, Navy, Air Force, and Ministry of Defence.
This conference reinforces India’s commitment to transforming its armed forces for future challenges.
Mega Projects in Bihar
The highlight of the PM Modi Bihar Visit 2025 is the launch and foundation-laying of multiple projects across Bihar, especially in Seemanchal and north-eastern districts.
Key Projects Announced
- Purnia Airport Terminal: Interim terminal to improve regional air connectivity.
- Pirpainti Thermal Power Plant (Bhagalpur): ₹25,000 crore, 3×800 MW ultra-supercritical technology for low-emission, reliable electricity supply.
- Kosi–Mechi River Link Project: ₹2,680 crore irrigation and flood-control project, boosting agriculture and mitigating monsoon floods.
- National Makhana Board: Dedicated institution to promote Bihar’s signature crop, which accounts for 90% of national production.
- DAY-NRLM Funds: ₹500 crore to rural self-help groups through Community Investment Funds.
- Rail Connectivity: New Vande Bharat and Amrit Bharat Express services, plus new rail lines.
- PM Awas Yojana: Handover of house keys to beneficiaries under the central housing scheme.
Why PM Modi Bihar Visit 2025 Matters
Experts say the PM Modi Bihar Visit 2025 signals:
- Infrastructure Boost: Massive investments in power and transport.
- Agriculture Focus: Makhana Board and irrigation projects.
- Regional Balance: Attention to underdeveloped Seemanchal region.
- Political Impact: Visit comes months before the Bihar assembly polls, highlighting Centre’s development agenda.
Government and Public Reaction
Government officials hailed the power project as a “game-changer” for Bihar’s electricity needs. Rural groups in Purnia welcomed the makhana board, expecting it to open international markets. Opposition leaders, however, urged the PM to ensure projects don’t remain “paper promises.”
