Patna, May 12 -- Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Monday launched mega projects of 6938 rural Road in the state with investment of Rs 8716 crore, increasing infrastructure facilities further which would also boost economic activities in rural areas.

Kumar launched construction works of 6938 rural roads through video conferencing in Bihar with investment of Rs 8716 crores . Once completed, newly constructed roads in rural areas would boost economy of the state and those living in rural and sub urban areas of Bihar would have comfort in travelling to destinations of their needs, he added.

" Maintenance of rural roads is of much importance and all efforts should be made without further loss of time to ensure that roads could be prepared...