Patna:
An official said that the Bihar cabinet on Friday trimmed its pre-evolution for the construction of new airports in six cities.
Airport Authority of India (AAI) will study in Madhubani, Birpur, Munger, Valmikinagar, Bhagalpur and Saharsa.
Additional Chief Secretary (Cabinet Secretariat) S Siddharth said, “The decision will pave the way for the construction of airports in these six cities, which will not only ensure easy and smooth air travel for the people of the state, especially local people, but will also promote the economy of the region.”
The study will include factors such as the expected number of passengers, the length of the runway and the type of aircraft, “he said.
Under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, the cabinet also approved the appointment of a design advisor for the development of Punara Dham Janaki temple in Sitamari district, which was considered the birthplace of Goddess Sita.
Design Associates Ink is the same firm that was an advisor for the Ram Janambhoomi temple in Ayodhya, Siddharth said.
He said that the state cabinet has already approved Rs 120 crore for the overall development of the temple.
He said that the cabinet also approved the proposal of the Energy Department to pay Rs 15,995 crore to the National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC) through RBI, which due to subsidy given by the state government to consumers for the financial year of 2025-26.
In addition, the Cabinet approved the expenditure of Rs 119 crore for organizing Khelo India Youth Games 2025.
“It will be held between May 4 and May 15 in Patna, Rajgir, Gaya, Bhagalpur and Begusrai. Around 10,000 athletes will participate in 27 different subjects,” the official said. PTI PKD Mon
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