Patna: CM Samrat Choudhary on Thursday announced an investment of Rs 2,014 crore to expand drinking water facilities and strengthen the existing supply network in Aurangabad, Sasaram and Dehri.In a statement, the chief minister’s office said Choudhary thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Union govt after Nabard approved Rs 1,774 crore for upgrading Bihar’s drinking water infrastructure under the Rural Infrastructure Development Fund (RIDF).Choudhary said the project would improve water availability in the three areas by using surface water from the Sone river to reinforce existing supply systems. He added the initiative aligned with the Jal-Jeevan-Hariyali campaign, which promotes water conservation, environmental protection and sustainable use of water resources.He said Bihar’s development was gaining momentum under Modi’s guidance, with support from the Union govt helping expand basic infrastructure across the state. The project, he added, reflected the state govt’s commitment to improving civic amenities.According to the statement, the scheme would serve a current population of around 8 lakh and is expected to cover nearly 12 lakh people by 2051.Choudhary said the state govt remained committed to ensuring residents had access to clean and adequate drinking water.
