Current Affairs - State - Discussion

The ₹4,447 crore Mokama–Munger highway project is being developed in Bihar as part of the larger Buxar–Bhagalpur High-Speed Corridor. Approved under the Hybrid Annuity Mode (HAM), the 82.4 km 4-lane greenfield highway will significantly enhance connectivity across Eastern Bihar, passing through Mokama, Barahiya, Lakhisarai, Jamalpur, and Munger. The project is strategically important as it supports key regional industries, including the Ordnance Factory Corridor in Munger, the Jamalpur Locomotive Workshop, food processing hubs, and the Bhagalpur silk and textile industry. By improving mobility and reducing freight costs, the highway will drive economic growth, create jobs, and strengthen Bihar’s logistics network.