Bihar to develop satellite township near state capital

Patna, Oct 15 (UNI) In a move aimed at easing mounting population pressure on the state capital and addressing the challenges of rapid urbanisation, the Bihar government has decided to develop Satellite Township near Patna, with a long-term vision of creating a modern urban centre equipped with comprehensive civic infrastructure. According to the Urban Development and Housing Department sources, the proposed Pataliputra Greenfield township is being planned to accommodate a population of around 66 lakh by 2047. The project is intended to promote planned urban expansion beyond the existing limits of Patna and provide residents with an improved residential environment…