₹99 Crore Parking, ₹158 Crore Road, ₹22 Crore Heritage Boost—See What’s Coming to Patna

Key Projects Unveiled

1. Riverfront Road Expansion (Gaighat to Didarganj, 7.8 km)
   • A ₹158 crore initiative to widen the existing road along the Ganges.
   • Aimed at easing traffic flow and improving access to ghats, especially during festivals like Chhath.
2. New Down-Ramp on JP Ganga Path at Gaighat
   • Developed at a cost of ₹62 crore.
   • Addresses congestion caused by the current U-turn system, offering smoother access to the riverfront.
3. Multi-Level Parking at Patna Sahib Gurdwara (Takhat Shri Harmandir Ji)
   • ₹99 crore dedicated to constructing a modern, multi-story parking facility.
   • This is expected to significantly reduce traffic woes during major Sikh pilgrimage events.
4. Revamp of Mangal Talab (Historic Pond)
   • ₹22 crore will go towards upgrading amenities and civic infrastructure around this heritage spot associated with Guru Gobind Singh’s childhood.
   • Plans include better tourist facilities and enhanced public amenities.
5. Honorary Portraits to Cultivate Civic Spirit
   • CM directed officials to install portraits of JP Narayan along JP Ganga Path and Atal Bihari Vajpayee on Atal Path—a symbolic gesture promoting cleanliness, civic pride, and historical respect.

Why These Projects Matter

• Pilgrim-Friendly Access: The parking facility and road upgrades aim to make pilgrimage routes more accessible and organized.
• Relief from Congestion: With Chhath and other religious events drawing massive crowds, these developments will ease critical choke points.
• Tourism & Heritage Revitalization: Upgrading Mangal Talab symbolizes renewed focus on cultural infrastructures, enhancing Patna’s appeal.
• Urban Uplift through Symbolism: Portrait installations, combined with functional improvements, reflect a push toward a dignified, heritage-conscious cityscape.

Context in Broader Governance

These developments stem from promises made during the Pragati Yatra, where multiple civic and cultural schemes were announced across Bihar. They complement recent government efforts, including rural road expansions and urban projects, as part of a cumulative infrastructure thrust in the state.