The state cabinet sanctioned Rs67.13 crore as its share for expenditure on the construction of three road overbridges (ROBs) between two railways stations each in Bhagalpur, Rohtas (Sasaram) and Buxar districts.

The total expenditure on the three ROBs is to the tune of Rs145.56 crore to be shared jointly by the railways and the state. The state share for the ROB between Naugachhia and Kataria RAILWAY stations in Bhagalpur district is Rs2.92 crore against the total cost of Rs41.65 crore.

The cabinet also approved the allotment of Rs97 crore for the establishment ofcentres of excellenceat the state industrial technology institutes (ITIs), besides nominating the ITIPatnaas the project executing agency.

The is to be utilized between 2021-22 and 2025-26.