The construction of a new railway line between Nawadih and Pawapuri in Bihar, India, has been approved. This line will connect Nawadih directly to both the state capital Patna and the national capital Delhi, improving connectivity for residents of Nawadih and facilitating travel for Jain pilgrims. The project was approved...
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after Nawadih MP Vivek Thakur requested the Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw to prioritize the project. The project's final location survey has been approved, with a budget of 82.75 lakh rupees. The line will also improve rail connectivity between Nawadih and Nalanda districts. This project was announced in 2017 but had been stalled. The approval of the final location survey now signals the project's revival and expected fast-paced progress.