The entire plan for development of Patna involves Rs. 3,580 crore while Bodh Gaya plan entails Rs. 420 crore.
Under the Nehru Urban Modernization scheme, the Center was expected to bear 50% of the development cost for Patna and 80% for Bodh Gaya but now with the Center's rejection of both plans, it could be several months, if not years, before any work is initiated in the state capital or the Buddhist religious place of Bodh Gaya, officials said.
The Nitish government will soon hold a meeting of top state officials to consider the next move and review the plans that would satisfy the Union government.
(Source-Patnadaily,06/11/06)
