PATNA, Dec. 21 -- The Bihar government is contemplating reviving the plan of developing a satellite township of Patna trans Ganga, with a focus on establishing a modern urban extension in the Sonpur area of Saran district, just across the river from the state capital. This initiative aims to alleviate the growing population pressure, traffic congestion, and infrastructure strain on Patna while promoting balanced regional growth.

Officials of the urban development and housing department (UDHD) said that around 500 acres of land near the JP Setu (Digha-Sonpur rail-cum-road bridge) will be utilized to create this new satellite township. The project is part of a broader vision to develop Greater Patna on the lines of Delhi's National Capital...