Bihar Government Announces Free Electricity up to 125 Units for Households
Patna, Bihar – In a significant relief measure for consumers, the Bihar State Government has announced that domestic electricity consumption up to 125 units per month will be provided free of charge, effective from August 1, 2024.
Key Highlights
Chief Minister Nitish Kumar announced this decision aimed at providing greater relief to consumers in their electricity bills. The new policy means that households consuming up to 125 units of electricity monthly will not have to pay any charges for their power consumption.
Implementation Details
- Effective Date: August 1, 2024
- Applicable Period: Starting from July month’s electricity consumption
- Beneficiaries: All domestic electricity consumers in Bihar
- Free Limit: Up to 125 units per month
- Cost: Zero payment required for consumption within the limit
Impact on Consumers
This move is expected to provide substantial financial relief to middle-class and lower-income households across Bihar. Families with moderate electricity usage will benefit significantly from this subsidy scheme.
The announcement comes as part of the state government’s ongoing efforts to reduce the financial burden on common citizens and improve their quality of life.
Government’s Commitment
In his message to consumers, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar emphasized the government’s commitment to providing maximum relief in electricity bills, stating this decision reflects the administration’s people-friendly approach to governance.
The policy is expected to benefit millions of households across Bihar and represents one of the most significant electricity subsidy schemes implemented by any state government in recent times.
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