Patna: (ABN) Under the leadership of Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, Bihar has made significant progress in the energy sector in 2025. Today, the state has become a symbol of 24-hour standard, affordable, and uninterrupted power supply. The increasing demand for electricity in the state is an indicator of rapid industrial investment and infrastructure development. The Department of Energy has made 2025 a year of achievements, innovations, and self-reliance.

The increase in electricity demand indicates investment and infrastructure development in the state: Energy Minister Mr. Bijendra Prasad Yadav
Highlighting the achievements of 2025, Energy Minister Bijendra Prasad Yadav said, "Under the leadership of Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, Bihar is receiving 24x7 standard power supply. The increase in electricity demand is an indicator of investment and infrastructure development in the state. 2025 was a year of achievements for the department, providing affordable, accessible, and sustainable electricity to the people of the state."

The department is committed to providing affordable, accessible, and sustainable electricity to the people of the state: Energy Secretary Manoj Kumar Singh
Energy Secretary and Chairman-cum-Managing Director of Bihar State Power Holding Corporation, Mr. Manoj Kumar Singh said, "With new energy in the new year, the Department of Energy is committed to providing affordable, accessible, and sustainable electricity to the people of Bihar, so that the light of development can reach every household."

The achievements of the Department of Energy in 2025 are as follows:
Free electricity for domestic consumers
Under the Chief Minister Electricity Consumer Assistance Scheme, all domestic consumers are getting 125 units of free electricity. As a result, about 90% of domestic consumers in the state are receiving zero monthly electricity bills. To provide affordable electricity to all other consumers, the state government has provided a subsidy of Rs 19,792 crore in the financial year 2025-26, setting a record in the energy sector across the country.

Farmers' economic condition strengthened
Under the Chief Minister's Electricity Consumer Assistance Scheme, all farmers and cold storages are getting electricity at 55 paise per unit for irrigation, making electricity-based farming 10 times cheaper than diesel. This has increased the income of farmers and increased the availability of affordable agricultural products for the common people. The second phase of the Chief Minister's Agricultural Electricity Connection Scheme, dedicated to providing electricity to every farm, has been completed ahead of schedule, with 80% of the work done. Out of the target of 4.79 lakh agricultural connections for 2026-27, 3.86 lakh free connections have been provided.

Accessible consumer services
Bihar is a leading state in the country where more than 8.2 million smart prepaid meters have been installed, allowing consumers to avail a rebate of 25 paise per unit. Consumer complaints are being resolved in a timely manner through a fuse call center (1912), social media, and an integrated CRM system.

Industries getting uninterrupted power services
Investment and infrastructure development are also taking place rapidly in Bihar. In view of the anticipated electricity demand, the department is actively working to ensure easy and accessible electricity services for industries.

The Department of Energy has achieved success in providing electricity connections to industries, dedicated feeders, and uninterrupted power supply within 7 days.

Reduction in electricity distribution losses, record profit of distribution companies
Notably, the AT&C (Aggregate Technical and Commercial) loss in Bihar has now come down to 15.54%. This is lower than the national average of 17.6%. In the financial year 2024-25, both distribution companies collectively earned Rs 17,118 crore. Due to the reduction in distribution losses and increase in revenue collection, both distribution companies in Bihar earned a profit of Rs 2,004 crore in the financial year 2024-25.

Bihar becoming a leader in renewable energy with an investment of Rs 13,000 crore in six months
To promote renewable and sustainable energy, the Council of Ministers has approved the Bihar New and Renewable Energy Policy 2025, with several special incentives for investors. Additionally, the Bihar Pumped Storage Promotion Policy 2025 has been notified, taking significant steps towards developing long-term energy storage systems and strengthening grid stability. Notably, within just six months of the policy notification, the state has received an investment of Rs 13,000 crore for two pumped storage projects in Nawada.

Furthermore, a 2,400 MW thermal power plant project will be constructed at Pirpainti, Bhagalpur, for which the state has received an investment of around Rs 26,400 crore. This is the largest private sector investment in the state. The project will establish three units of 800 MW each, generating around 10,000 to 12,000 jobs.

Employment to thousands of youths
In the financial year 2025, 3,265 employees were appointed in power companies at various positions, including Assistant Executive Engineers, correspondence clerks, and junior accounting clerks.