Siwan Welcomes PM Modi: ₹10,000 Crore Schemes to Drive Bihar’s Growth
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to arrive in Siwan, Bihar, today, June 20, 2025, to inaugurate and lay the foundation stone for development projects worth over ₹10,000 crore.
Siwan, Bihar, buzzed with anticipation as Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived to launch development projects worth over ₹10,000 crore. Thousands gathered, braving the monsoon drizzle, to hear the PM’s vision for a thriving Bihar. This visit, his fifth to the state in 2025, underscores the Centre’s focus on uplifting Bihar ahead of the upcoming Assembly elections, with Siwan as a key stage for showcasing progress.
Transformative Infrastructure Projects
The highlight of Modi’s visit was the inauguration of the Patliputra-Gorakhpur Vande Bharat Express, enhancing high-speed rail connectivity in north Bihar.
Clean Water and Sanitation Boost
Under the Namami Gange mission, Modi inaugurated six sewage treatment plants worth ₹1,800 crore, aimed at reducing pollution in the Ganga. These efforts reflect the government’s commitment to improving public health and environmental sustainability in Bihar’s urban and rural areas.
#WATCH | Siwan | Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar says, "When the NDA government was formed here, since then we have done much for Bihar.... But all the governments before that, who keep making useless comments now, never did anything. People could not even leave their houses,… https://t.co/Tc8YsHmpES pic.twitter.com/bV4HNKsXVT
— ANI (@ANI) June 20, 2025
Housing and Economic Empowerment
The PM released the first installment of funds for over 53,600 beneficiaries under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Urban), enabling families to build homes. A symbolic ‘Grih Pravesh’ ceremony for 6,600 completed houses added a festive touch. Modi also flagged off an export locomotive from Marhowra, showcasing Bihar’s role in the ‘Make in India’ initiative.
#WATCH | Bihar | Prime Minister Narendra Modi felicitated at a public meeting in Siwan, where he will lay the foundation stone and inaugurate multiple development projects, including water, rail, and power sector. pic.twitter.com/HpDappzKdt
— ANI (@ANI) June 20, 2025
Bihar’s Path Forward
Modi’s Siwan rally emphasized Bihar’s potential as a growth engine for India. With elections looming, these projects aim to win hearts while laying the groundwork for long-term prosperity. Siwan’s warm welcome signals hope for a brighter, more connected Bihar
