Bihars New Bridge Named Nitish Setu to Honor Former Chief Ministers Contributions

Patna, November 13 (Daily Kiran) : Bihar’s government has officially named the newly constructed six-lane Ganga Mahasetu connecting Kachchi Dargah and Bidupur as ‘Nitish Setu.’ Minister Shravan Kumar expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary for this recognition of former Chief Minister Nitish Kumar’s significant contributions to the state’s development.

Kumar highlighted that the naming of ‘Nitish Setu’ honors Kumar’s visionary leadership and commitment to Bihar’s reconstruction. The bridge symbolizes the NDA alliance’s commitment to development, strong governance, and effective administration.

The main bridge spans approximately 9.76 kilometers as part of a total project length of nearly 19.76 kilometers, with an estimated cost of around ₹5,000 crore. This infrastructure is expected to strengthen connectivity between northern and southern Bihar while maintaining the sanctity and natural flow of the Ganges by ensuring ample spacing between the bridge’s pillars for uninterrupted water transport.

Historically, the primary mode of transportation across the Ganges was by boat, which posed significant challenges during floods and natural disasters. Kumar noted that the ‘Nitish Setu’ will alleviate years of hardship for millions in the region, allowing them to remain connected to mainstream development throughout the year.

The new bridge will enable local women to easily access education and job opportunities in Patna. It will also facilitate better travel for students, patients, farmers, traders, and the general public, thus improving access to educational and healthcare facilities.

Additionally, the bridge is expected to reduce traffic on the Mahatma Gandhi Setu and enhance connectivity to various northern Bihar regions, including Patna, Vaishali, Hajipur, Muzaffarpur, Samastipur, and Darbhanga. Farmers will benefit from improved access to larger markets, boosting trade and creating new job opportunities.

Kumar emphasized that this bridge is more than just a physical structure; it represents a confluence of Bihar’s social, economic, and cultural heritage. It stands as a testament to good governance and the visionary thinking of Nitish Kumar. Future generations will remember ‘Nitish Setu’ as a symbol of Bihar’s historic journey towards development.

He expressed confidence that the bridge would play a crucial role in enhancing Bihar’s economic progress, rural development, and socio-economic empowerment.