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Bihar to Continue 125‑Unit Free Electricity Scheme, Dept Says Bill Deductions Will Be Detailed
✍️ Amar Ujala · Patna
🗓 03 Sep 2026, 06:35 PM
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The Bihar Electricity Department announced that consumers will keep receiving up to 125 units of free power, with smart meters providing itemised deduction details on each bill.
Patna, Sept 3 — The Bihar Electricity Department confirmed that the state’s free‑power scheme, which offers up to 125 kilowatt‑hours per consumer each month, will remain in force for the foreseeable future. The initiative, launched to ease the electricity burden on low‑income households, has been a key component of the state’s welfare agenda.
According to a departmental statement, the rollout of smart meters across the state will now include a transparent breakdown of the subsidy amount deducted from each consumer’s bill. The meters will display the exact portion of the bill covered by the free‑unit allocation, allowing users to see how much they are saving.
The department said the detailed deduction information will be made available separately for each billing cycle, helping consumers verify the benefit and reducing disputes over billing. Officials added that the move aims to enhance accountability and encourage wider adoption of smart‑meter technology.
Stakeholders expect the continued subsidy to support household budgets, especially in rural and semi‑urban areas where electricity costs constitute a significant expense. The department will monitor the scheme’s impact and may adjust parameters based on consumption patterns and fiscal considerations.
According to a departmental statement, the rollout of smart meters across the state will now include a transparent breakdown of the subsidy amount deducted from each consumer’s bill. The meters will display the exact portion of the bill covered by the free‑unit allocation, allowing users to see how much they are saving.
The department said the detailed deduction information will be made available separately for each billing cycle, helping consumers verify the benefit and reducing disputes over billing. Officials added that the move aims to enhance accountability and encourage wider adoption of smart‑meter technology.
Stakeholders expect the continued subsidy to support household budgets, especially in rural and semi‑urban areas where electricity costs constitute a significant expense. The department will monitor the scheme’s impact and may adjust parameters based on consumption patterns and fiscal considerations.