PM Modi to visit Bihar, Odisha today; launch projects worth Rs 5,200 crore in Siwan

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to embark on a two-day visit to three states starting Friday, during which he will unveil a series of development initiatives in Bihar and Odisha and lead the International Day of Yoga celebrations from Visakhapatnam.According to an official statement, PM Modi will visit Siwan in Bihar and Bhubaneswar in Odisha on June 20, where he will inaugurate multiple infrastructure and connectivity projects, address public gatherings and mark key milestones in state development.advertisementIn Bihar's Siwan, the prime minister will inaugurate the new Vaishali–Deoria railway line worth over Rs 400 crore and flag off a new train service along the route. He will also launch the Vande Bharat Express between Patliputra and Gorakhpur, enhancing connectivity across north Bihar.
Highlighting the "Make in India, Make for the World" initiative, Modi will flag off the first export locomotive built at the Marhowra plant, destined for Guinea. Additionally, under the Namami Gange mission, PM Modi will inaugurate six sewage treatment plants worth more than Rs 1,800 crore.He will also unveil projects related to drinking water, power infrastructure and housing, including the release of the first installment of the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Urban) for over 53,600 beneficiaries and conduct a symbolic 'Grih Pravesh' ceremony for 6,600 completed houses.advertisementThe visit comes ahead of Bihar's upcoming Assembly elections, where the BJP-JD(U) alliance faces a challenge from the opposition INDIA bloc led by the Rashtriya Janata Dal.In the next leg of his visit, PM Modi will visit Odisha and launch development projects worth over Rs 18,600 crore across sectors such as drinking water, irrigation, agriculture, health, roads and railways.A major highlight includes the launch of train services to Boudh, marking the district's integration into the national railway network for the first time. He will also flag off 100 electric buses under the Capital Region Urban Transport (CRUT) system to promote green urban mobility.Furthermore, the prime minister is also scheduled to release the Odisha Vision Document, aligning with two significant milestones: Odisha's centenary as India's first linguistic state in 2036, and India's 100 years of independence in 2047. He will also honor women achievers from the state during his visit.Lastly, on June 21, PM Modi will lead the 11th International Day of Yoga celebrations from the beachfront in Visakhapatnam. Over five lakh participants are expected to join the Common Yoga Protocol session with him.Simultaneously, yoga events will take place at more than 3.5 lakh locations across India. This year's theme, 'Yoga for One Earth, One Health,' highlights the link between human well-being and planetary health, echoing the Indian ethos of 'Sarve Santu Niramaya' (May all be free from disease).Since 2015, when the United Nations adopted India's proposal to observe June 21 as the International Day of Yoga, PM Modi has led celebrations from various cities, including Delhi, Chandigarh, Lucknow, Mysuru, New York (UN headquarters) and Srinagar.With inputs from PTITune InMust Watch
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