Archive · 18 Jul 2025
Bihar Cabinet Approves Free Electricity Plan for Households
The Bihar government has decided to give free electricity to many families.
Starting August 1st, homes in Bihar will get up to 125 units of electricity each month without paying.
This decision was made by the state's leaders during a meeting.
About 1.67 crore families will save money because of this.
The government will also help people put solar panels on their roofs.
This should help a lot of families use electricity more easily.
The Bihar Cabinet approved a plan for free electricity for domestic consumers.
Consumers will receive 125 units of electricity free of cost each month.
The initiative begins on August 1st.
The state government will pay an additional Rs 3,797 crore for the purpose.
The government will offer financial aid for rooftop solar power plants.
- Who
- The Bihar Cabinet and domestic consumers
- What
- Providing 125 units of free electricity per month to domestic consumers
- When
- Starting August 1st
- Where
- Bihar
- Why
- To provide electricity free of cost to the citizens of Bihar.
- Policy Approved By
- Bihar Cabinet
- Free Electricity Amount
- 125 units per month
- Start Date
- August 1st
- Beneficiaries
- Approximately 1.67 crore families
- Additional Aid
- Financial aid for rooftop solar power plants
- Cost to State
- Rs 3,797 crore
