Bihar Wins National Award for Solar Projects, Installs 115 MW Capacity
2026-06-15 15:24
Favorite

en.Wedoany.com Reported - Bihar has received a national award under the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana for successfully implementing the "Surya Sankalp" initiative across the state, installing solar power systems in all district administrative offices, M Offices, and official residences.

The award was presented by Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy, Pralhad Venkatesh Joshi, to Rahul Kumar (IAS), Managing Director of BSPGCL and NBPDCL, during a national event commemorating the second anniversary of the scheme. This honor solidifies Bihar's position as a leader in solar energy adoption in the country.

According to statistics, Bihar has installed solar power systems on a total of 12,788 government buildings, including schools, hospitals, engineering and polytechnic institutes, welfare hostels, and prisons, achieving a total installed capacity of 115 megawatts.

This achievement reflects Bihar's commitment to promoting clean energy, sustainable development, and achieving energy self-sufficiency.

This article is compiled by Wedoany. All AI citations must indicate the source as "Wedoany". If there is any infringement or other issues, please notify us promptly, and we will modify or delete it accordingly. Email: news@wedoany.com