Gopalganj: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar’s ambitious ‘Samriddhi Yatra’ will reach Gopalganj district today as part of the first phase of the outreach programme. On the fourth day of the journey, the Chief Minister is set to announce and review development projects worth more than ₹325 crore, marking a significant push for infrastructure and rural development in the region.
According to the official schedule, Nitish Kumar will arrive at around 11:30 am in Batar Deh village under the Barauli block. After successful visits to Bettiah, Motihari, Sitamarhi and Sheohar, the Gopalganj leg of the tour is being seen as particularly important. The Chief Minister will spend nearly two and a half hours in the district, participating in multiple programmes aimed at reviewing development work at the grassroots level and personally inspecting the progress of key initiatives, including the flagship ‘Saat Nischay’ schemes.
Inauguration and Foundation of Projects Worth Crores
During his visit, the Chief Minister will dedicate projects worth ₹325.48 crore to the district. This includes the inauguration of projects valued at ₹131.44 crore and the laying of foundation stones for new schemes amounting to ₹194.04 crore. The programme will begin at the Premnagar Ashram in Barauli block headquarters, where elaborate arrangements have been made for his स्वागत and public interaction.
Nitish Kumar will also review the progress of several major road and bridge construction works, which are expected to improve connectivity and boost economic activity in the district.
Spot Visit to Saran Embankment and Agriculture Fair
As part of his field inspection, the Chief Minister will visit the ‘Saran Embankment’ in Batar Deh Panchayat. Here, he will assess the ongoing work related to strengthening, raising and pitching (reinforcement) of the embankment, a crucial project for flood control and safety in the region.
To promote agriculture, he will also inspect a Farmer and Agricultural Mechanisation Fair being organised at the site. The Chief Minister will visit six different stalls set up by the Agriculture Department to learn about modern farming techniques and the facilities being provided to farmers. This initiative is aimed at increasing farmers’ income and encouraging the adoption of advanced agricultural practices.
Tight Security Arrangements for CM’s Visit
In view of the Samriddhi Yatra, a three-tier security cover has been put in place across Gopalganj district. More than 2,000 police personnel have been deployed, and the area is being monitored using modern surveillance technology. The district administration will also submit detailed progress reports to the Chief Minister on major infrastructure projects, including the Thawe Temple connecting road and the bypass road.
Through spot inspections and direct interaction with the public, Nitish Kumar is expected to assess both the quality of ongoing works and public feedback on development schemes. The Samriddhi Yatra aims to strengthen governance at the grassroots and ensure that the benefits of government योजनाएं reach the people effectively.
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