Bihar cabinet gives nod to metro projects in four more cities

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's cabinet approved metro projects in Patna, Muzaffarpur, Gaya, Darbhanga, and Bhagalpur, sharing costs between the central and state governments and financial institutions. The first phase of Patna Metro, with five operational stations by March 2025, will have both elevated and underground tracks. The cabinet also authorised conducting recruitment exams in two phases if there are a large number of candidates and approved opening sports clubs in all panchayats.