Patna, Mar 9: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Sunday launched the construction of a ₹542-crore underground tunnel that will connect the Bihar Museum with the Patna Museum, officials said.
The chief minister initiated the work by pressing a button to activate the tunnelling machine during a visit to the project site.
The planned subway will be developed near Hartali Mor along Nehru Path in the state capital Patna. Once completed, the underground passage will allow visitors to move conveniently between the two museums and explore their exhibits without leaving the complex.
Kumar said the project is expected to enhance tourist footfall and improve the overall visitor experience.
According to a statement from the Chief Minister’s Office, officials briefed him about the construction process and the expected timeline for completion. He also directed authorities to ensure adequate parking space and other facilities to handle the anticipated increase in visitors.
During the visit, the chief minister toured the Bihar Museum, where Director General Anjani Kumar Singh provided details about newly installed exhibits, visitor statistics and infrastructure arrangements at the museum complex.
Kumar also reviewed the redevelopment of a residential and officers’ hostel complex consisting of 60 housing units, along with a park being developed in front of the museum.
He instructed officials to expedite the work and ensure improved residential facilities along Nehru Path.
The chief minister was accompanied by Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Kumar Sinha, Chief Secretary Pratyaya Amrit, Principal Secretary to the CM Deepak Kumar and other senior officials during the inspection.