Patna/New Delhi, Oct 4: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday unveiled a series of education and skill development projects worth over Rs 62,000 crore, with a strong focus on Bihar, ahead of the upcoming Assembly elections. Addressing the Skill Convocation Ceremony in New Delhi, PM Modi said the initiatives will empower India’s youth and strengthen Bihar’s educational infrastructure. He also announced appointment letters for thousands of youths and the establishment of a new Skill University in Bihar, named after Bharat Ratna Karpoori Thakur. Taking a swipe at the RJD, PM Modi said: “Reviving a tree whose roots were eaten by worms is a great feat. When the youth of Bihar gain strength, the strength of the nation also grows,” the PM said.