PM Modi's Bihar visit to focus on initiatives strengthening Nepal link

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Bihar visit on March 2 will see the inauguration and foundation stone laying of several projects related to petroleum, fertiliser and rail connectivity.

Strengthening linkages with Nepal, the PM will also inaugurate the Narkatiaganj-Gaunaha Gauge conversion which will increase connectivity with Nepal border in West Champaran district. Apart from this, Modi will dedicate the Raghopur-Forbesganj Gauge conversion to the nation near the Nepal border offering additional connectivity to northeastern states and highly populated backward areas.

The Mukuria-Katihar-Kumudpur doubling project, for which Modi will lay the foundation stone, will help better movement of railway traffic to Nepal from eastern ports like Kolkata and Haldia. The doubling capacity will also help in better mobility of railway traffic from northeastern states to other parts of India.


Modi will also launch several new trains, improving connectivity of north Bihar with other parts of the country. This will create a flurry of socio-economic activities offering several employment opportunities for the residents.

During the visit, PM will lay the foundation stone of expansion of Barauni Refinery along with a secondary petrochemical unit at a cost of₹ 11,412 crore. This will set the foundation of the first polypropylene unit of the state creating an export opportunity to Nepal through the Nepal-India border points in Raxaul and Jogbani.