{"id":35940,"date":"2025-07-22T09:51:58","date_gmt":"2025-07-22T04:21:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/?p=35940"},"modified":"2025-07-22T09:52:00","modified_gmt":"2025-07-22T04:22:00","slug":"bihar-free-electricity-scheme","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/bihar\/bihar-free-electricity-scheme\/","title":{"rendered":"Bihar Free Electricity Scheme 2025: 125 Units Monthly for 1.67 Crore Homes"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_86 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/bihar\/bihar-free-electricity-scheme\/#Bihar_free_electricity_scheme_2025_offers_125_units_monthly_to_167_crore_households_from_August_1_Learn_about_benefits_fiscal_impact_solar_rollout_and_exam-relevant_facts\" >Bihar free electricity scheme 2025 offers 125 units monthly to 1.67 crore households from August 1. Learn about benefits, fiscal impact, solar rollout, and exam-relevant facts.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/bihar\/bihar-free-electricity-scheme\/#Bihars_Free_Electricity_Scheme_125_Units_Every_Month_Starting_August\" >Bihar\u2019s Free Electricity Scheme: 125 Units Every Month Starting August<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/bihar\/bihar-free-electricity-scheme\/#Schemed_Announcement_Ahead_of_the_2025_Assembly_Elections\" >Schemed Announcement Ahead of the 2025 Assembly Elections<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/bihar\/bihar-free-electricity-scheme\/#Financial_Reach_Scale_of_Impact\" >Financial Reach &amp; Scale of Impact<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/bihar\/bihar-free-electricity-scheme\/#Solar_Push_Over_Next_Three_Years\" >Solar Push Over Next Three Years<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/bihar\/bihar-free-electricity-scheme\/#Political_Context_and_Pre-Election_Strategy\" >Political Context and Pre-Election Strategy<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/bihar\/bihar-free-electricity-scheme\/#Budgetary_Fiscal_Implications\" >Budgetary &amp; Fiscal Implications<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/bihar\/bihar-free-electricity-scheme\/#%F0%9F%A7%A0_Why_This_News_Matters\" >\ud83e\udde0 Why This News Matters<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/bihar\/bihar-free-electricity-scheme\/#Immediate_Financial_Relief_and_Public_Welfare\" >Immediate Financial Relief and Public Welfare<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/bihar\/bihar-free-electricity-scheme\/#Competitive_Electoral_Populism\" >Competitive Electoral Populism<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/bihar\/bihar-free-electricity-scheme\/#Fiscal_Responsibility_vs_Welfare_Expansion\" >Fiscal Responsibility vs Welfare Expansion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/bihar\/bihar-free-electricity-scheme\/#%F0%9F%95%B0_Historical_Context_Bihars_Power_and_Subsidy_Journey\" >\ud83d\udd70 Historical Context: Bihar&#8217;s Power and Subsidy Journey<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/bihar\/bihar-free-electricity-scheme\/#%F0%9F%93%8C_Key_Takeaways_from_%E2%80%9CBihars_Free_Electricity_Scheme%E2%80%9D\" >\ud83d\udccc Key Takeaways from \u201cBihar\u2019s Free Electricity Scheme\u201d<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/bihar\/bihar-free-electricity-scheme\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions_FAQs\" >Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/bihar\/bihar-free-electricity-scheme\/#1_What_is_the_new_electricity_scheme_launched_by_the_Bihar_government\" >1. What is the new electricity scheme launched by the Bihar government?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/bihar\/bihar-free-electricity-scheme\/#2_How_many_households_will_benefit_from_this_scheme\" >2. How many households will benefit from this scheme?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/bihar\/bihar-free-electricity-scheme\/#3_Is_this_scheme_applicable_to_commercial_consumers\" >3. Is this scheme applicable to commercial consumers?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/bihar\/bihar-free-electricity-scheme\/#4_What_is_the_broader_aim_behind_this_scheme\" >4. What is the broader aim behind this scheme?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/bihar\/bihar-free-electricity-scheme\/#5_What_is_the_solar_component_of_the_policy\" >5. What is the solar component of the policy?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/bihar\/bihar-free-electricity-scheme\/#6_Will_there_be_a_financial_burden_on_the_state_due_to_this_scheme\" >6. Will there be a financial burden on the state due to this scheme?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/bihar\/bihar-free-electricity-scheme\/#7_What_is_the_political_significance_of_this_move\" >7. What is the political significance of this move?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/bihar\/bihar-free-electricity-scheme\/#8_Has_Bihar_achieved_complete_electrification\" >8. Has Bihar achieved complete electrification?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/bihar\/bihar-free-electricity-scheme\/#9_Which_households_will_receive_completely_free_solar_systems\" >9. Which households will receive completely free solar systems?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/bihar\/bihar-free-electricity-scheme\/#10_Can_this_policy_be_questioned_under_fiscal_discipline_norms\" >10. Can this policy be questioned under fiscal discipline norms?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/bihar\/bihar-free-electricity-scheme\/#Some_Important_Current_Affairs_Links\" >Some Important Current Affairs Links<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bihar_free_electricity_scheme_2025_offers_125_units_monthly_to_167_crore_households_from_August_1_Learn_about_benefits_fiscal_impact_solar_rollout_and_exam-relevant_facts\"><\/span><strong>Bihar free electricity scheme 2025<\/strong> offers 125 units monthly to 1.67 crore households from August 1. Learn about benefits, fiscal impact, solar rollout, and exam-relevant facts.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bihars_Free_Electricity_Scheme_125_Units_Every_Month_Starting_August\"><\/span><strong>Bihar\u2019s Free Electricity Scheme: 125 Units Every Month Starting August<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Schemed_Announcement_Ahead_of_the_2025_Assembly_Elections\"><\/span><strong>Schemed Announcement Ahead of the 2025 Assembly Elections<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has unveiled a major welfare initiative: beginning <strong>August\u202f1, 2025<\/strong>, every domestic consumer in Bihar will receive <strong>up to 125 units of electricity free each month<\/strong>. The move is expected to directly benefit approximately <strong>1.67\u202fcrore households<\/strong> \u2013 a substantial majority of the state\u2019s population. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Financial_Reach_Scale_of_Impact\"><\/span><strong>Financial Reach &amp; Scale of Impact<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This bold policy is estimated to extend relief to around <strong>91% of household consumers<\/strong>, as most households fall within the 125\u2011unit consumption bracket. The initiative directly lifts the electricity cost burden from millions of families and provides immediate monthly savings. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Solar_Push_Over_Next_Three_Years\"><\/span><strong>Solar Push Over Next Three Years<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the short span following the announcement, the state government revealed plans to install <strong>rooftop and community solar plants<\/strong> over the next <strong>three years<\/strong>, aiming to inject an additional <strong>10,000\u202fMW<\/strong> of solar capacity into Bihar\u2019s energy landscape. This proposal aligns with the government\u2019s broader vision under the <strong>Kutir Jyoti Yojana<\/strong>, ensuring the poorest families receive solar installations at <strong>no cost<\/strong>, with other households receiving <strong>substantial subsidies<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Political_Context_and_Pre-Election_Strategy\"><\/span><strong>Political Context and Pre-Election Strategy<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The announcement comes strategically ahead of the <strong>October\u2013November 2025<\/strong> assembly polls, seen as both a social welfare promise and a political move. It closely follows rival leader Tejashwi Yadav&#8217;s pledge of <strong>200 free units<\/strong>, highlighting growing competitive populist policies in Bihar\u2019s electoral landscape. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Budgetary_Fiscal_Implications\"><\/span><strong>Budgetary &amp; Fiscal Implications<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While the announcement is politically popular, analysts caution that Bihar\u2019s finances are already stretched. Power subsidies took a major share of the state\u2019s budget; in 2024\u201325, they consumed nearly <strong>half of capital outlay<\/strong>, over <strong>\u20b915,343\u202fcrore<\/strong>, raising concerns of crowding out essential infrastructure and leading to rising debt liabilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\" id=\"Bihar-free-electricity-scheme\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.bhaskarassets.com\/web2images\/1884\/2025\/07\/17\/freebies-why-and-how-thumb1_1752763014.jpg\" alt=\"Bihar free electricity scheme\" title=\"Bihar free electricity scheme\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Bihar free electricity scheme<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%A7%A0_Why_This_News_Matters\"><\/span>\ud83e\udde0 Why This News Matters<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Immediate_Financial_Relief_and_Public_Welfare\"><\/span><strong>Immediate Financial Relief and Public Welfare<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For exam aspirants studying welfare schemes, this announcement is a textbook case of <strong>targeted subsidy<\/strong> aimed at providing monthly relief to low\u2011 and middle\u2011income families. Understanding such policies helps in grasping the <strong>real-world application of public policy theories<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Competitive_Electoral_Populism\"><\/span><strong>Competitive Electoral Populism<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This scheme vividly illustrates how <strong>electoral strategy<\/strong> intersects with <strong>welfare policymaking<\/strong>. With opposition promises of 200 free units, the move underscores the role of <strong>populist welfare measures<\/strong> within state-level politics\u2014an important theme for civil service and political science exams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fiscal_Responsibility_vs_Welfare_Expansion\"><\/span><strong>Fiscal Responsibility vs Welfare Expansion<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Analysts warn about potential fiscal strain, mirroring similar concerns from states like Karnataka, Maharashtra, and Punjab. For aspirants preparing for finance sections, this highlights the classic policy dilemma: <strong>balancing welfare with fiscal sustainability<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%95%B0_Historical_Context_Bihars_Power_and_Subsidy_Journey\"><\/span>\ud83d\udd70 Historical Context: Bihar&#8217;s Power and Subsidy Journey<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Saubhagya Scheme &amp; Complete Electrification (2018):<\/strong><br>Bihar achieved <strong>100% household electrification<\/strong> under the Saubhagya drive by October 2018, setting the groundwork for dependent subsidy policies. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Evolution of Subsidy-Driven Governance:<\/strong><br>Earlier administrations had offered subsidies and rebates, but free electricity of this magnitude\u2014<strong>125 units monthly<\/strong>\u2014signals an unprecedented scale of subsidy-driven political welfare.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Emerging Trend of Pre-Election Freebies:<\/strong><br>This move is symptomatic of a larger trend where states like Delhi, Karnataka, and Rajasthan have also launched <strong>election season freebies<\/strong>, including free power, direct cash transfers, and subsidized goods.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Kutir Jyoti Yojana Integration:<\/strong><br>The programme underscores a continued commitment to sustainable energy via solar, specifically benefiting marginalized communities by delivering <strong>fully subsidized solar installations<\/strong> under a legacy rural electrification scheme.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%93%8C_Key_Takeaways_from_%E2%80%9CBihars_Free_Electricity_Scheme%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>\ud83d\udccc Key Takeaways from \u201cBihar\u2019s Free Electricity Scheme\u201d<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th><strong>No.<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Key Takeaway<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>1<\/td><td>From <strong>August 1, 2025<\/strong>, domestic Bihar consumers receive <strong>125 free electricity units per month<\/strong>, benefiting ~1.67 crore households.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2<\/td><td>Approximately <strong>91% of households<\/strong> fall under the consumption threshold, ensuring broad access to the subsidy.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>3<\/td><td>The scheme includes a <strong>3\u2011year plan<\/strong> to install rooftop\/community <strong>solar plants<\/strong>, adding <strong>10\u202f000\u202fMW<\/strong> of renewable capacity.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>4<\/td><td>Extremely poor families get <strong>fully subsidized solar<\/strong> under <strong>Kutir Jyoti<\/strong>, with others receiving <strong>financial support<\/strong>.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>5<\/td><td>While popular, the policy raises concerns about <strong>budget strain<\/strong>, as subsidies already consumed half of Bihar\u2019s capital expenditure in 2024\u201325.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Bihar free electricity scheme<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions_FAQs\"><\/span><strong>Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_What_is_the_new_electricity_scheme_launched_by_the_Bihar_government\"><\/span>1. <strong>What is the new electricity scheme launched by the Bihar government?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Bihar government has announced that from <strong>August 1, 2025<\/strong>, every domestic household will receive <strong>125 units of electricity free each month<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_How_many_households_will_benefit_from_this_scheme\"><\/span>2. <strong>How many households will benefit from this scheme?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Approximately <strong>1.67 crore domestic consumers<\/strong> are expected to benefit from the free electricity provision.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Is_this_scheme_applicable_to_commercial_consumers\"><\/span>3. <strong>Is this scheme applicable to commercial consumers?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No, the scheme applies <strong>only to domestic household consumers<\/strong>, not to commercial or industrial users.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_What_is_the_broader_aim_behind_this_scheme\"><\/span>4. <strong>What is the broader aim behind this scheme?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Apart from offering direct financial relief, the scheme aims to <strong>boost energy access<\/strong> and is timed strategically ahead of the <strong>2025 Bihar Assembly elections<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_What_is_the_solar_component_of_the_policy\"><\/span>5. <strong>What is the solar component of the policy?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The state plans to add <strong>10,000 MW of solar capacity<\/strong> in 3 years through rooftop and community solar systems, especially for <strong>poorer households under the Kutir Jyoti Yojana<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Will_there_be_a_financial_burden_on_the_state_due_to_this_scheme\"><\/span>6. <strong>Will there be a financial burden on the state due to this scheme?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes. In FY 2024\u201325, <strong>nearly \u20b915,343 crore<\/strong> was already allocated for power subsidies, consuming almost <strong>half of the state&#8217;s capital outlay<\/strong>, raising concerns over fiscal sustainability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_What_is_the_political_significance_of_this_move\"><\/span>7. <strong>What is the political significance of this move?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The scheme is seen as a <strong>pre-election populist measure<\/strong> to counter opposition promises like Tejashwi Yadav\u2019s offer of <strong>200 units of free electricity<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Has_Bihar_achieved_complete_electrification\"><\/span>8. <strong>Has Bihar achieved complete electrification?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes, under the <strong>Saubhagya Scheme<\/strong>, Bihar achieved <strong>100% household electrification by 2018<\/strong>, setting the stage for this subsidy expansion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Which_households_will_receive_completely_free_solar_systems\"><\/span>9. <strong>Which households will receive completely free solar systems?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Extremely poor families<\/strong> under the <strong>Kutir Jyoti Yojana<\/strong> will get 100% subsidized solar systems. 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