SHAHABAD TO BECOME AN EDUCATION HUB: CM

SHAHABAD TO BECOME AN EDUCATION HUB: CM

17-JUNE-ENG 10

RAJIV NAYAN AGRAWAL

ARA------------------------Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary laid the foundation stone for an Integrated Aqua Park project worth ₹31.20 crore in Masarh, Bhojpur. He announced plans to transform Shahabad into a hub for education and to establish degree colleges and model schools in every block. He also outlined the government's initiatives regarding employment, fish production, and law and order.

Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary laid the foundation stone for the Integrated Aqua Park construction project in Masarh village, located in the Udwantnagar block of Bhojpur district. Addressing a public meeting held on the occasion, he reiterated his resolve to develop the Shahabad region into a major center for education. The Deputy Chief Minister stated that degree colleges and model schools would be established in every block to ensure students from rural areas receive quality education.

The Deputy Chief Minister emphasized that strengthening the education system is a government priority. He remarked that true development of the education system would only be realized when the children of public representatives, officials, and the general public study in the same government schools. He spoke of ongoing work on comprehensive plans to ensure quality education.

While addressing the gathering, the Deputy Chief Minister also clarified his government's stance on law and order. He stated that strict action against crime and criminals is ongoing. Stern measures will be taken against those who challenge the police, and crime will not be shielded at any cost.

The Deputy Chief Minister urged people to adopt solar energy systems to achieve self-reliance in the power sector. He noted that the use of solar energy would reduce electricity costs and strengthen energy security in rural areas.

He informed the gathering that the Integrated Aqua Park would be constructed over an area of ​​32 acres at a cost of ₹31.20 crore under the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana. The project will feature 17 modern components, including a carp hatchery, a RAS fish feed mill, a water quality testing laboratory, a fish health testing laboratory, and an administrative building.

He stated that this project would be of national significance, boosting fish production, aquaculture tourism, and local employment opportunities. This will boost the income of people in the region and further strengthen Bihar's fisheries sector.

Union Minister for Panchayati Raj, Animal Husbandry, Fisheries, and Dairying, Rajiv Ranjan Singh (alias Lalan Singh), stated that this project in Bhojpur is among the 11 integrated aqua parks selected across the country. He added that the project would give a new identity to Bihar's fisheries sector.

A large number of public representatives and officials attended the event, including Minister-in-charge Arun Shankar Prasad, Minister for Higher Education and Law Sanjay Kumar Tiger, Members of Parliament, Members of the Legislative Assembly, Chief Secretary Amrit Pratyay, DGP Vinay Kumar, District Magistrate Tanay Sultania, and Superintendent of Police Raj.