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The Energy Department of the Government of Bihar governs power generation, transmission, and electricity distribution across rural and urban Bihar through the Bihar State Power Holding Company Limited (BSPHCL) and its distribution subsidiaries NBPDCL and SBPDCL. The department achieved 100% rural household electrification under the Har Ghar Bijli program. Under Saat Nischay-2, it spearheads the 'Har Khet Tak Sinchai Ka Pani' initiative, constructing dedicated agricultural power feeders delivering subsidized power at only 75 paise per unit to farmers, alongside free electricity service connections for agricultural tubewells to reduce irrigation costs.
Administers Har Khet Tak Sinchai Ka Pani dedicated agriculture electricity feeders (75 paise/unit) and free agricultural electric pump connections.
Eligo indexes and independently verifies 2 active programs administered by this ministry against primary government gazettes under a 180-day re-verification SLA. Always confirm current guidelines on the official portal before applying.
Official statutory channels to resolve service delays, report discrepancies, or obtain public records under RTI Act 2005.
Citizens can lodge official grievances regarding any scheme administered by Energy Department, Government of Bihar on CPGRAMS (Central Public Grievance Redressal and Monitoring System). The nodal appellate officer is mandated to review and furnish a resolution report within the stipulated departmental timeline.
Under Section 6(1) of the RTI Act 2005, any citizen can request official information, fund allocation records, or beneficiary sanction lists from Energy Department, Government of Bihar. Applications cost ₹10 (free for BPL applicants) and must receive a response from the designated Central Public Information Officer (CPIO) within 30 days.
Common citizen queries about this ministry's mandate, schemes, and contact channels.
Energy Department, Government of Bihar administers 2 verified welfare programs cataloged on Eligo, including Bihar Krishi Vidyut Sambandh Yojana (Free Farm Electricity Connection), Har Khet Tak Sinchai Ka Pani (Agricultural Electricity Feeder Scheme). These can be browsed by category or searched using the Eligibility Checker.
Citizens may register grievances against Energy Department, Government of Bihar's schemes on the Central Public Grievance Redressal and Monitoring System (CPGRAMS) at pgportal.gov.in. The ministry's official website at https://state.bihar.gov.in/energy/ also maintains a dedicated Public Grievance section under the Citizen's Charter. You may also file an RTI application at rtionline.gov.in to obtain scheme-specific information within 30 days.
The annual budget allocation for Energy Department, Government of Bihar is published in the Union Budget presented by the Ministry of Finance each February. Visit the official Budget portal at indiabudget.gov.in for the most current figures. Scheme-wise expenditure is also available in the ministry's Annual Report on its official website.
RTI applications to Energy Department, Government of Bihar can be filed: (1) Online at rtionline.gov.in — free of cost for BPL applicants, ₹10 for others, (2) By post or in person at the ministry's registered CPIO office. Under the RTI Act 2005, the Central Public Information Officer (CPIO) must respond within 30 days. For first appeals against unsatisfactory responses, submit to the First Appellate Authority within 30 days. Second appeals go to the Central Information Commission (CIC) at cic.gov.in.
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Energy Department, Government of Bihar
Zero connection fee, free service wire installation, and free electronic meter for farm irrigation pump-sets in Bihar under official nodal ministry guidelines.
Energy Department, Government of Bihar
Heavily subsidized farm electricity at only 75 paise per kWh and dedicated agricultural feeders for tube-wells supporting beneficiaries across Bihar.