The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday, approved the doubling of Bakhtiyarpur-Rajgir-Tilaiya single railway line section (104 km) in Bihar with total cost of Rs. 2,192 crore (approximately).

The project covering four districts in Bihar will increase the existing network of Indian Railways by about 104 kms.

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Project section also provides rail connectivity to prominent destinations such as Rajgir (Shanti Stupa), Nalanda, Pawapuri, etc. attracting pilgrims and tourists from across the country.

The multi-tracking projects will enhance connectivity to approximately 1,434 villages and about 13.46 lakh population and two Aspirational Districts (Gaya and Nawada).

This is an essential route for transportation of commodities

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