In a move to give a push to infrastructure in the backward state of Bihar, the Centre has initiated an ambitious Rs 20,000-crore road development project. To be implemented under the aegis of the Rashtriya Sam Vikas Yojna, the project involves repair and construction of more than 2000 km of two-lane state highways. The precarious condition of state highways has brought economic activity in the state to a virtual halt. According to sources in CPWD, which is handling the project, the project will be jointly implemented by the Union road and surface transport ministry and the Bihar government. However, it will be fully funded by the Central government. Total estimated cost of the project, to be completed simultaneously in 20 packages, is Rs 20,000 crore.