The Bihar Cabinet, led by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, has approved constructing around 1000 small bridges in rural areas under the Mukhyamantri Gramin Setu Nirman Yojana. Amendments to the Mukhya Mantri Gramin Sadak Unnayan Yojana were also sanctioned for road connectivity improvements. Three five-star hotels with shopping malls will be developed in Patna.