Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated (12th July 2022) Deoghar airport in which state?

Bihar

Gujarat

Jharkhand

Uttar Pradesh

Correct Answer : Jharkhand

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated and laid the foundation stone of various developmental projects worth more than 16,800 crores rupees in Deoghar airport 12th July 2022. Addressing a public rally at Deoghar College ground, Prime Minister said, the Government is investing in religious places to keep our culture and faith intact for our next generations.

Mr Modi said, all religious places developed with advanced facilities have attracted more number of tourists and devotees. Modern facilities have also been expanded in Baba Baidyanath Dham under the PRASAD scheme. Citing example of Varanasi Kashi corridor, the Prime Minister said, the development of Varanasi has helped increase the business for small vendors, sellers and artisans. He added, the mega project has also boost tourism in the ancient city..

Source : News On Air

Published On : July 12, 2022

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