Key Takeaways
- Deputy CM Samrat Choudhary announced a new solar energy and pump power storage policy in 15 days.
- The Bihar government aims to attract investments in renewable energy to ensure affordable electricity.
- Under the Pradhan Mantri Kusum Yojana, the state is focusing on solar energy connections for agriculture and rural electrification.
New Renewable Energy Policy Announced
Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary revealed significant plans for enhancing solar energy and pump power storage in Bihar. Speaking at the Renewable Energy Expo at Patna Planetarium, he announced a new policy to be introduced within the next 15 days, aimed at attracting both private and public sector investments in the state’s renewable energy sector. This announcement was made on behalf of Chief Minister Nitish Kumar.
Choudhary emphasized that solar energy and pump power storage will be prioritized in the forthcoming policy, highlighting the government’s ongoing commitment to expand renewable energy avenues. Currently, the Bihar government supports affordable electricity initiatives with an annual subsidy of ₹15,000 crore.
The Deputy CM pointed to the remarkable progress in the state’s electrification efforts. Two decades ago, only 1.7 million families had access to electricity, a figure that has dramatically increased to 21.4 million families today, benefiting from low-cost and uninterrupted power services. Choudhary credited CM Nitish Kumar and Energy Minister Bijendra Yadav for these achievements, noting that Bihar offers the lowest electricity rates in the country.
In line with the Pradhan Mantri Kusum Yojana, the Bihar government is focused on enhancing solar energy connections, specifically for agricultural pumps, and extending grid-connected solar power to rural regions. Initiatives under consideration include the distribution of solar-powered pumps to farmers and the implementation of mini-grid electricity in remote areas.
Choudhary characterized the Renewable Energy Expo 2025, organized by the Bihar Industries Association, as a pivotal event for technical exchange, which will help steer the state toward a sustainable development future.
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