- By Kamakshi Bishnoi
- Wed, 13 Aug 2025 11:30 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Chief Minister Nitish Kumar interacted virtually with electricity consumers from the Sankalp Room at the Chief Minister’s residence on Tuesday. The interaction focused on the government’s initiative to provide 125 units of free electricity to domestic consumers. The Chief Minister also announced that the government will install complete solar energy systems on the rooftops of households, offering additional benefits to consumers.
A large number of public representatives and electricity consumers joined the session via video conferencing.
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Recalling the state’s electricity scenario before 2005, the Chief Minister said, “Even in the capital Patna, electricity was available for only seven to eight hours a day. After our government took charge in November 2005, the energy department’s budget was increased, and electricity supply was gradually expanded to cover all villages and hamlets.”
Highlighting the success of the Saat Nischay scheme, he added, “Under the scheme launched in 2015, electricity was provided to every household in the state by October 2018, two months ahead of schedule. Since then, all newly built homes and hamlets have been electrified.”
On electricity affordability, Nitish Kumar said, “From the very beginning, our government has ensured electricity is supplied at cheaper rates than the actual cost. From the July bill onwards, all domestic consumers now receive up to 125 units of free electricity per month. Currently, 1.89 crore households are benefiting from this initiative.”
Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary and Energy and Planning Minister Bijendra Prasad Yadav also addressed the program. The Chief Minister assured that the government will continue working in the interest of the people through such initiatives.