Archive · 22 Sep 2025
Bihar Congress Protests Adani Project Land Deal
The Bihar government is allowing the Adani Group to build a power plant on a large piece of land.
The deal is that Adani gets the land for almost free.
Congress, a political party, is protesting because they think this is unfair.
They say it's like giving away the state's resources.
They also worry about the environment and how expensive the electricity will be.
The government says the project will bring jobs and help the state.
The project involves a coal-fired power plant and the land lease rate is offered to other investors.
Congress is protesting a land deal that gave 1,050 acres to Adani at a rate of Rs 1 per year.
The deal is for the Pirpainti Thermal Power Plant in Bhagalpur, Bihar.
Congress alleges environmental damage and concerns over electricity costs.
The government defends the deal as part of a transparent bidding process and important for development.
The land lease arrangement is available to other qualifying investors.
- Who
- Bihar Congress and Adani Group
- What
- Controversy over a land deal for the Pirpainti Thermal Power Plant.
- When
- Protests occurred last week, deal started over a decade ago, and the project is ongoing.
- Where
- Bhagalpur, Bihar
- Why
- Congress alleges the deal is unfair; the government says the deal is for development.
Congress
Government
Land Deal
Congress
Views land deal as a 'gift' and major loot of state resources.
Government
Maintains deal follows transparent process and is crucial for development.
Environmental Impact
Congress
Alleges destruction of environment and cutting of many trees.
Government
States only trees within power plant area and coal handling area will be cut; a green belt of 100 acres will be developed.
Electricity Costs
Congress
Expresses concern over Bihar residents having to buy electricity at Rs 6.075 per unit.
Government
Thermal power rates are higher than renewable energy costs due to the availability of supply.
- Project Name
- Pirpainti Thermal Power Plant
- Location
- Bhagalpur, Bihar
- Adani Investment
- $3 billion
- Land Lease Rate
- Rs 1 per year
- Land Area Leased
- 1,050 acres
- Expected Jobs
- 10,000-12,000 during construction; 3,000 permanent
- Electricity Price Concern
- Rs 6.075 per unit