In a significant pre-election move, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has announced that all households in the state will receive 125 units of electricity free of cost every month, starting August 1. The scheme is set to benefit 1.67 crore families, with the subsidy applicable from the July billing cycle.
Kumar, eyeing a record 10th term, also unveiled a green energy push, promising solar power plants on rooftops or public land over the next three years, with a target of generating 10,000 megawatts of solar energy. Under the Kutir Jyoti Yojana, poor households will get solar systems free of cost, while others will receive government support.
Last week, he also announced a 35% reservation for women in all state government jobs, applicable to permanent residents. The decision aims to bolster his appeal among women voters, who are expected to be a decisive force in the November Assembly elections.
Additionally, Kumar pledged one crore jobs for youth and the establishment of a skills university named after former CM Karpoori Thakur within five years.
