NEW DELHI: Bihar-which once was a power-starved state, is now a power-sufficient state making glorious records in every service to consumers. With the installation of Smart Prepaid Meters, Bihar has made a record success compared to other states in a short time period, in line with the direction of CM Nitish Kumar.
Speaking to The New Indian Express, CMD of Bihar State Power Holding Company Sanjeev Hans said, "We are progressing in setting records in Smart Prepaid Meters installation continuously. So far, more than 24.35 lakh smart Prepaid Meters have been installed including 13.36 lakh in North Bihar".
He shared that more than 35.10 lakh smart Prepaid Meters are to be installed in 13 districts of Bihar also in line with the CM's direction.
"Besides this, Bihar has also set a target of providing 4.79 lakh connections to farmers under Mukhyamantri Vidyut Krishi Sambandh Yojan to promote agriculture productions", the CMD said, adding that 3.75 lakh connections under the same scheme to farmers have already been given.
He also said that farmers are provided 12 hours of electricity supply facility for irrigation and related agriculture activities while 16 hours of power supply facility in case of less rainfall. The farmers get power at 70 paise per unit for agriculture purposes.
Quoting a recent record, he said that Bihar has witnessed a notable journey from 700MW of Power to more than 7000 MW of power through its strengthened infrastructure with the hard work of teams and consumer cooperation.
"In 2023 on July 23, Bihar has witnessed the highest demand of 7576 MW power and that was easily met", claimed Sanjeev Hans, who is also credited with streamlining the system in the power sector.
He also said that Bihar State Load Dispatch Centre has also bagged the LDC Excellence Awards 2023 in recognition of ensuring better operation of the power system in the state.
He said that revenue collection from across the state has also increased to a great extent after the state ensures enough power availability to the consumers.
He added that there is no shortage of power in the state and even industrial connections are provided within the shortest time frame after completing all required documents and procedures.
