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Nitish promises speedy execution of development schemes

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Kahalgaon, Mar 11 (UNI) Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar today said his government was committed to accelerating the pace of development in the state by ensuring speedy and successful completion of development and welfare schemes.

Mr Kumar reiterated that the various schemes that the state government has taken up will be completed within the stipulated time frame.

During the review meeting here, on implementation of various schemes in Banka, Navgachhia and Bhagalpur districts, Mr Kumar issued a directive to officers concerned, urging them to work towards the successful and speedy execution of development and welfare schemems.

The Chief Minister directed the officers to rectify irregularities in the Below Povery Line list and asked them to complete the Mukhya Mantri Gramin Sadak Yojna and Prime Minister Rural Road Schemes on priority basis.

He also held a detailed discussion with officers of Airport Authority of India (AAI) and the district administration to take stock of the situation on the ongoing upgradation and extension work at Bhagalpur and Munger airports.

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Topics: DEVELOPMENT-BIHAR-NITISH-SCHEMES
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