Bihar Deputy Chief Minister SK Modi has inaugurated a programme to mark start of the running of a small lightweight vehicle pulled by a horse under an eco-tourism project at Rajdhani Vatika Park here.

Speaking on the occasion, Modi said the programme was part of the ongoing state tourism department's programme for promoting the industry in Bihar.

"The state government has decided to develop centres of different historical and cultural importance in the state," he said.

The eco-park would help ease the rush in the prominent Patna Zoo here.