Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during his visit to Bihar on Friday, inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for development projects worth over ₹7,200 crore at a massive public gathering at Gandhi Maidan in Motihari, East Champaran.
As part of the event, the Prime Minister also flagged off four Amrit Bharat trains, boosting rail connectivity in the region.
In a major announcement aimed at youth employment, PM Modi said the Centre has approved a new scheme under which ₹15,000 will be provided to every individual employed for the first time in a private company. The scheme will come into effect from August 1, with the government allocating ₹1 lakh crore for its implementation.
“New employment for new youth. The youth of Bihar will benefit greatly from this,” the Prime Minister said.
Calling for the eastern states to lead India’s development journey, PM Modi emphasised that the region, particularly Bihar, holds vast potential.
“Our resolve is a developed Bihar and employment for every youth. Young people should find opportunities within the state itself. To support this, large-scale government recruitment drives have been conducted, and the Centre is working shoulder-to-shoulder with the Bihar government,” he added.
—IANS