Gaya’s Vishnupad Corridor to Get a ₹2,520 Crore Makeover: Bihar’s 17 Big Development Plans Unveiled

Bihar’s ₹2,520 Crore Vishnupad Corridor to New Air Routes: 17 Cabinet Decisions That Could Shape the State’s Future

From Gaya’s ancient pilgrimage traditions to better connectivity and water management, Bihar’s latest cabinet decisions bring several development priorities into focus.

Gaya could soon look different for millions of pilgrims. Smaller cities may move closer to improved air connectivity. Meanwhile, a proposed river-linking project aims to bring Son River water towards the Falgu.

These are among the key proposals in Bihar’s latest cabinet meeting, chaired by Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary on September 15, 2026. The state cabinet approved 17 proposals covering tourism, water resources, infrastructure, aviation, and local businesses.

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Gaya’s Vishnupad Corridor Gets ₹2,520 Crore Approval

For Gaya, the Vishnupad Temple is more than a religious destination. It is part of the city’s cultural identity and pilgrimage economy. The government has approved an administrative allocation of ₹2,520 crore to develop the Vishnupad temple area along the lines of the Kashi Vishwanath Corridor.

The proposed plan includes:

• Temple complex development
• Multilevel parking
• Elevated pathways
• Ghats and dormitories
• Canteens and pedestrian bridges
• Other modern public amenities

The Bihar State Road Development Corporation will implement the project, providing world-class infrastructure while enhancing opportunities for local hotels, shops, transport providers, and traders.

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Son-Falgu River Project Receives ₹996 Crore Approval

The cabinet also approved ₹996.05 crore for the Son-Falgu river-linking project.

Under the plan, authorities will work to bring Son River water to the Falgu River through the North Koel Canal. The objective is to ensure year-round water availability in the Falgu River, which is sacred for pilgrims performing Pind Daan and critical for regional water management.

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Bihar Approves New Water Resource Policy

The cabinet approved the Bihar Water Resources Restoration and Silt Management Policy, 2026.

The policy focuses on systematic desiltation of rivers, barrages, and reservoirs to restore their water-holding and water-carrying capacity. Extracted silt will be repurposed for road construction, railways, irrigation embankments, and flood protection structures, connecting ecological management with infrastructure growth.

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Smaller Cities Could Get Better Air Connectivity

Bihar also plans to strengthen regional air connectivity through a new Memorandum of Understanding involving the Union Ministry of Civil Aviation, the Airports Authority of India, and the state government.

The proposal includes support for new air routes, viability gap funding for low-passenger routes during initial operations, and the development of heliports in aspirational districts to boost tourism, business travel, and emergency access.

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Brick Kiln Businesses Get a Three-Month Relief Window

The cabinet approved a one-time settlement scheme for eligible outstanding dues of brick kiln operators up to the 2024–25 financial year, allowing qualifying debtors to clear principal amounts with interest waivers under notified conditions.

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What Comes Next for Bihar?

These 17 cabinet decisions cover transformative areas that affect Bihar’s long-term economic trajectory—from pilgrimage infrastructure and river restoration to regional aviation and industry support.

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