Central government takes initiative to dredge Bihar's rivers

Chief Minister Smriti Choudhary met former Chief Minister Nitish Kumar at his residence on Wednesday, following the central government's initiative to address his long-standing demand for dredging Bihar's rivers. During the meeting, the Chief Minister informed Mr. Kumar that a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been signed with the central government, under which approximately 4 lakh cubic meters of silt will be dredged from various rivers in the state. This will help mitigate the flood problem and prevent soil erosion in fields. Speaking to reporters after the meeting, Mr. Choudhary said that former Chief Minister Mr. Kumar has been demanding river dredging for a long time. The central government, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari, has taken a historic step in this direction. The dredging work will be carried out by the ministry, and the dredged silt will also be utilized. This is a significant step for water management and the benefit of farmers in Bihar. The Chief Minister said that he congratulated former Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and informed him that the state government is working with full commitment to fulfill the work done and the dreams envisioned by him for the development and better governance of Bihar. Mr. Choudhary said that under the leadership and guidance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and with the cooperation of former Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, work is being done to make Bihar a developed state. Mr. Nitish Kumar has done important work in establishing a system of better governance in the state and freeing Bihar from organized crime. His tradition of good governance is being carried forward.