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PM Modi Inaugurates Purnea Airport Terminal Building, Lays Foundation for Development Projects Worth ₹36,000 Crore

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Bihar's Purnea on Monday marked a significant milestone in the state's development, with the inauguration of the new Purnea airport terminal building, a roadshow, and the address of people. The PM was welcomed with a large garland of Makhana, a symbol of the state's agricultural produce, and was accompanied by Union Minister of Civil Aviation Jyotiraditya Scindia, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, Governor Arif Mohammed Khan, and Deputy Chief Ministers Vijay Kumar Sinha and Samrat Choudhary. The PM also laid the foundation stone and inaugurated multiple development projects worth around ₹36,000 crore in Purnea, further boosting the state's economy.

Key Takeaways:

  • The National Makhana Board, established to promote production and new technology development, strengthen post-harvest management, promote value addition and processing, and facilitate market, export, and brand development in Makhana, is expected to benefit Makhana farmers in Bihar and the country.
  • Bihar accounts for approximately 90% of the country's total Makhana production, with districts such as Madhubani, Darbhanga, Sitamarhi, Saharsa, Katihar, Purnea, Supaul, Kishanganj, and Araria being primary hubs due to their favourable climatic conditions and fertile soil.
  • The establishment of the National Makhana Board in Bihar is expected to give a major boost to Makhana production in the state and country, strengthening the presence of Bihar on the global map in this sector.
  • PM Modi's visit to Purnea highlighted the significance of Makhana production in Bihar, emphasizing the importance of the agricultural sector in the state's economy.
  • The ₹36,000 crore worth of development projects inaugurated by the PM are expected to have a significant impact on the state's economy, contributing to its growth and development.

Statistics:

  • ₹36,000 crore: The worth of development projects inaugurated by PM Modi in Purnea.
  • 90%: The percentage of the country's total Makhana production accounted for by Bihar.

Sources:

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