Patna:
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar is set to once again take governance to the grassroots with his ambitious, state-wide ‘Samriddhi Yatra’, beginning January 16 from the historic land of West Champaran. Designed as a comprehensive review-and-action campaign, the tour aims to assess development works on the ground, fast-track flagship schemes, and establish direct communication between the government and the people.
This journey is being seen as a major administrative exercise to ensure accountability, evaluate progress on promises already made, and lay the foundation for future development initiatives across the state.
Eight Days, Nine Districts
In the first phase, spanning eight days, the Chief Minister will cover nine districts of north Bihar. The itinerary includes:
- January 16: West Champaran
- January 17: East Champaran
- January 19: Sitamarhi and Sheohar
- January 20: Gopalganj
- January 21: Siwan
- January 22: Saran
- January 23: Muzaffarpur
- January 24: Vaishali
Each district has been allotted a full day to allow for detailed inspections and in-depth reviews of development projects.
Focus on ‘Seven Resolves–2’ and Key Projects
A major thrust of the Samriddhi Yatra will be the on-ground review of the government’s flagship ‘Saat Nischay–2’ (Seven Resolves–2) programme, along with other district-level priority schemes. The Chief Minister will conduct spot inspections to assess the pace and quality of implementation.
Key components of the tour include:
- On-site review of Saat Nischay–2 and progress made since earlier initiatives
- Inspection of other critical district-level development schemes
- Foundation-laying ceremonies, inaugurations, and launch of new projects
- Public interaction programmes (Jan Samvad) to hear citizens’ grievances directly
- District-level review meetings with officials to assess performance and address gaps
Direct Dialogue with the People
One of the defining features of the Samriddhi Yatra is direct public engagement. Chief Minister Nitish Kumar will interact face-to-face with citizens, listen to their problems, and issue on-the-spot directions to officials wherever possible. This approach is intended to ensure that the benefits of development reach the last person in the queue.
Administrative Review After Public Interaction
Following public interactions, the Chief Minister will hold closed-door review meetings with senior district officials, focusing on law and order, delivery of welfare schemes, and administrative efficiency. These meetings are expected to set clear targets and fix responsibility for delays or lapses.
A Continuation of a Long Political Tradition
The Samriddhi Yatra is part of a long tradition of mass outreach by Nitish Kumar, which began with the ‘Nyay Yatra’ in 2005. Over the years, these tours have evolved into a key governance tool. The upcoming journey will be his 17th such statewide tour, underscoring his emphasis on field-level governance and direct oversight.
As Bihar watches closely, the Samriddhi Yatra is being viewed not just as a political exercise, but as a decisive push to translate policy into visible progress on the ground.
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