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PM Congratulates Indian contingent for their stupendous performance at Tokyo 2020

Published By : Admin | August 8, 2021 | 18:24 IST
QuoteCalls for keep working to further popularise sports at the grassroots so that new talent emerges
QuoteThanks Government and people of Japan for hosting a well organised games

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi congratulated the Indian contingent for their stupendous performance at the games. As Tokyo2020 draws to a close, the Prime Minister said that every athlete who represented India is a champion.

He said that the medals India has won has certainly made our nation proud and elated.

At the same time, this is the time to keep working to further popularise sports at the grassroots so that new talent emerges and gets the opportunity to represent India in the times to come.

He also thanked Government and people of Japan for hosting a well organised games. “To host it so successfully, in such times, gave out a strong message of resilience. It also demonstrated how sports is a great unifier”, said the Prime Minister.

In a series of tweets, the Prime Minster said:

“As #Tokyo2020 draws to a close, I would like to congratulate the Indian contingent for their stupendous performance at the games. They personified the best of skill, teamwork and dedication. Every athlete who represented India is a champion.

The medals India has won has certainly made our nation proud and elated.

At the same time, this is the time to keep working to further popularise sports at the grassroots so that new talent emerges and gets the opportunity to represent India in the times to come. #Tokyo2020

A special thank you to the Government and people of Japan, especially Tokyo for hosting the well-organised games.

To host it so successfully, in such times, gave out a strong message of resilience. It also demonstrated how sports is a great unifier. #Tokyo2020”

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March 28, 2025

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has approved the construction of 4-lane access controlled greenfield and brownfield Patna – Arrah – Sasaram corridor starting from Patna to Sasaram (120.10 km) in Bihar. The project will be developed on Hybrid Annuity Mode (HAM) at a total capital cost of Rs. 3,712.40 crore.

Currently, connectivity between Sasaram, Arrah and Patna relies on existing State Highways (SH-2, SH-12, SH-81 and SH-102) and takes 3-4 hours due to heavy congestion including in Arrah town. A greenfield corridor, along with 10.6 km of upgradation of existing brownfield highway, will be developed to reduce the increasing congestion, catering to the needs of densely built-up areas in places like Arrah, Grahini, Piro, Bikramganj, Mokar and Sasaram.

The project alignment integrates with major transport corridors, including NH-19, NH-319, NH-922, NH-131G, and NH-120, providing seamless connectivity to Aurangabad, Kaimur, and Patna. Additionally, the project will also provide connectivity to 02 airports (Patna’s Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport and upcoming Bihita airport), 04 major railway stations (Sasaram, Arrah, Danapur, Patna), and 01 Inland Water Terminal (Patna), and enhance direct access to Patna Ring Road, facilitating faster movement of goods and passengers.

Upon completion, the Patna-Arrah-Sasaram Corridor will play a pivotal role in regional economic growth, improving connectivity between Lucknow, Patna, Ranchi, and Varanasi. The project aligns with the government’s vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat, enhancing infrastructure while generating employment and fostering socio-economic development in Bihar. The project will also generate 48 lakh man days employment, and will open new avenues of growth, development and prosperity in developing regions in and around Patna.

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Project Details:

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Details

Project Name

4-Lane Greenfield & Brownfield Patna-Arrah-Sasaram Corridor

Corridor

Patna-Arrah-Sasaram (NH-119A)

Length (km)

120.10

Total Civil Cost (Rs. in Cr.)

2,989.08

Land Acquisition Cost (Rs. in Cr.)

718.97

Total Capital Cost (Rs. in Cr.)

3,712.40

Mode

Hybrid Annuity Mode (HAM)

Major Roads Connected

National Highways - NH-19, NH-319, NH-922, NH-131G, NH-120

State Highways - SH-2, SH-81, SH-12, SH-102

Economic / Social / Transport Nodes Connected

Airports: Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport (Patna), Bihita Airport (upcoming)

Railway Stations: Sasaram, Arrah, Danapur, Patna

Inland Water Terminal: Patna

Major Cities / Towns Connected

Patna, Arrah, Sasaram

Employment Generation Potential

22 lakh person-days (direct) & 26 lakh person-days (indirect)

Annual Average Daily Traffic (AADT) in FY-25

Estimated at 17,000-20,000 Passenger Car Units (PCUs)