As Bihar prepares for assembly elections on November 6 and 11, the state simultaneously anticipates completion of 49 major infrastructure projects valued at ₹1.36 lakh crore across multiple sectors, positioning itself among India’s top development-focused states.
Project Distribution in Bihar by Sector
According to the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation, the ongoing projects span diverse sectors:
- Railways: 20 projects worth ₹52,817 crore
- Oil and Gas: Seven projects worth ₹26,501 crore
- Water Management: Nine projects worth ₹6,571 crore
- Telecommunication, Electricity, and Aviation: Three projects each
- Additional sectors: Urban public transport, energy storage, inland waterways, and education
National Context
Bihar ranks among 11 Indian states with over 40 ongoing mega projects. Maharashtra leads with 108 projects, followed by Gujarat (73), Jharkhand (64), Odisha (63), Uttar Pradesh (62), West Bengal (58), Rajasthan (54), Madhya Pradesh (53), and Andhra Pradesh and Chhattisgarh (51 each).
Major Upcoming Projects
Several large-scale initiatives are in advanced planning stages:
Nuclear Power: Union Energy Minister Manohar Lal Khattar announced in June that the Centre is prepared to establish a nuclear plant in Bihar as part of plans to set up six small modular reactors nationwide.
Thermal Power: Adani Power pledged USD 3 billion in September to develop a 2,400 MW coal-fired power project in the state.
Metro Rail: Patna recently inaugurated its first metro line, marking a milestone in urban transportation infrastructure.
The infrastructure focus was reinforced by significant economic allocations in the 2025 Union Budget, demonstrating central government commitment to Bihar’s development trajectory.
Election Context
The concentration of infrastructure projects ahead of elections reflects both developmental priorities and political considerations, as the ruling NDA government showcases its investment in state modernization. The projects span critical sectors including connectivity, power generation, water resources, and urban infrastructure.
Economic Impact
These investments are expected to create employment opportunities, improve connectivity, enhance power availability, and strengthen Bihar’s industrial competitiveness, potentially transforming the state’s economic landscape over the coming years.
The infrastructure push represents one of the most comprehensive development initiatives in Bihar’s recent history, addressing long-standing gaps across multiple sectors simultaneously.
