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Bihar to Recycle River Silt for Highway Building Under ‘Nadi Sanjeevani’ Scheme
✍️ The Hawk
🗓 04 Nov 2026, 12:47 AM
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The Bihar government plans to use silt dredged from rivers in upcoming highway projects as part of the Nadi Sanjeevani initiative, aiming to reduce construction costs and mitigate environmental impact.
The state government has announced that silt removed from rivers during dredging operations will be repurposed as a primary construction material for new highway projects under the Nadi Sanjeevani programme.
By using locally sourced silt, the department expects to cut the cost of imported sand and reduce the environmental footprint of road building. The initiative also aims to address the problem of excess river silt that can cause flooding and erosion.
The Ministry of Public Works has earmarked several upcoming roadworks for the trial, with the first phase slated to begin in the next fiscal quarter. Officials say the project will be monitored for quality and sustainability before scaling up.
Experts note that the approach could set a precedent for other states looking to recycle river sediments in infrastructure development.
By using locally sourced silt, the department expects to cut the cost of imported sand and reduce the environmental footprint of road building. The initiative also aims to address the problem of excess river silt that can cause flooding and erosion.
The Ministry of Public Works has earmarked several upcoming roadworks for the trial, with the first phase slated to begin in the next fiscal quarter. Officials say the project will be monitored for quality and sustainability before scaling up.
Experts note that the approach could set a precedent for other states looking to recycle river sediments in infrastructure development.