Patna, March 11 -- Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar initiated the TBM machine for cutting the underground Metro line under the Patna Metro Rail project.

While initiating it here on Tuesday along with some of his cabinet colleagues and senior authorities concerned, Kumar directed to accelerate the pace of the construction and also maintain the quality.

Asking them to complete the project within the stipulated period, the Chief Minister instructed the authorities concerned to remove all hurdles in accomplishing the mission within time for the convenience of the people.

During the inspection, Secretary of Urban Development and Housing Department Abhay Kumar Singh apprised the Chief Minister of the progress of the Patna metro alignment corr...