Patna: Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary on September 24, 2026, chaired a review meeting on major projects, including the Ganga, Gandak and Kosi river projects, the Buxar-Bhagalpur Greenfield Expressway, the 2,400 MW (3×800 MW) Pirpainti power plant and the PM-KUSUM scheme.
The meeting reviewed various projects related to flood management, road connectivity, and solar energy.
Water Resources Department Secretary Dr Chandrashekhar Singh, Energy Department Secretary Ajay Yadav and Road Construction Department Secretary Pankaj Kumar Pal provided detailed updates on projects being implemented by their respective departments.
During the review of the Kosi river system, the Chief Minister said the river was a dynamic and interconnected system. He stressed the need to move beyond an approach limited to annual flood response and adopt a long-term strategy for flood risk reduction.
Considering the Kosi region as a multi-district river corridor linked to people's livelihoods, property and connectivity, he directed officials to adopt a comprehensive approach to its management.
Choudhary also called for special attention to flood management and directed officials to take necessary steps towards the construction of new barrages.
During the review of projects related to the Gandak river, the Chief Minister directed officials to work towards installing solar power plants on embankments.
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