Patna, Feb. 19 -- The Urban Development and Housing Ministry in Bihar has decided to prepare master plans for 44 cities in the state.
An official said that the work has already started in 13 major cities. The master plan for Katihar has been completed and put into the public domain, inviting feedback from the common people by February 22.
As per the new layout plan of Katihar municipal corporation, the total area spreads across 417 sq km of which 33.46 sq km falls under the urban areas. The officials have included 124 villages as well in the master plan to develop them in line with the concept of 'Smart Gram'.
Deputy Chief Minister Tar Kishore Prasad, who also holds the urban development and housing portfolio, has directed the officials ...