PM Modi Embarks on High-Impact Visit to Bihar and Odisha, Launches Projects Worth ₹28,600 Crore

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set for a day-long visit to Bihar and Odisha on Friday, where he will inaugurate and lay the foundation stones for development projects collectively worth around ₹28,600 crore. The extensive schedule underscores the government’s push towards infrastructure enhancement, clean energy adoption, and improved regional connectivity.

Minute-by-Minute Itinerary: PM Modi’s Packed Day

Morning Departure: PM Modi will depart from New Delhi and land at Kushinagar Airport in Uttar Pradesh at 11:15 AM.

Arrival in Bihar: He is scheduled to reach Jasouli helipad in Siwan district, Bihar, by helicopter at 11:50 AM.

Public Rally: At 12:00 PM, he will arrive at the public meeting venue near NH-531, Pacharukhi Bypass, where he will inaugurate several key projects and address a public gathering.

Departure for Odisha: The Prime Minister will leave Siwan by helicopter at 1:25 PM and head toward Odisha.

Boost for Bihar: Infrastructure, Rail Connectivity in Focus

In Bihar, the Prime Minister will unveil and lay foundation stones for development works worth over ₹10,000 crore. Key highlights include:

Inauguration of the new Vaishali–Deoria rail line project, built at a cost of over ₹400 crore.

Flagging off of a new train service on the newly inaugurated route.

Launch of the Vande Bharat Express on the Muzaffarpur–Bettiah–Patliputra–Gorakhpur corridor.

A public address where he will emphasize the Centre’s commitment to Bihar’s infrastructure growth.

Odisha: A Showcase of Clean Energy and Sustainable Transport

At 4:15 PM, PM Modi will arrive in Bhubaneswar, where he will participate in a special event marking the first anniversary of the new state government.

In Odisha, projects worth ₹18,600 crore will be inaugurated or launched. Key initiatives include:

Introduction of rail connectivity to a Buddhist district for the first time, with new train services flagged off.

Flagging off of 100 electric buses under the Capital Region Urban Transport (CRUT) network to promote green mobility.

A public speech highlighting the Centre’s role in accelerating Odisha’s development across sectors.

A Strategic Push for Growth

The dual-state visit signifies more than just economic investment—it reflects the Modi government’s strategic focus on enhancing connectivity, regional equity, and sustainable development. With new railway links, modern trains, and green transport solutions, the day-long trip aims to position Bihar and Odisha as key players in India’s next phase of growth.