Union Minister Nitin Gadkari launched 11 road and river development projects worth over three thousand crore rupees in Bihar. <br />''<br />''<br />''He inaugurated two road projects worth over 274 crore rupees in East Champaran and West Champaran districts. <br />''<br />''<br />''Addressing the gathering at Bagaha in West Champaran, Mr Gadkari said, after completion of these projects, East-West corridor will be connected to the international border of Nepal. <br />''<br />''<br />''Besides, there will be a direct and easier road connection between Ayodhya and Janakpur in Nepal. <br />''<br />''<br />''Mr Gadkari also laid foundation stones of two national highways projects in Raxaul and four others at Bagaha and West Champaran. The Minister also initiated the development of 300-kilometre long river route from Hajipur to Triveni Ghat under dredging work in Gandak river for facilitating water transport. <br />''<br />''<br />''Speaking on the occasion, the Minister said, these projects will create huge job opportunities.<br />''<br />''<br />