📈 Economy of Bihar (Civil Services Prep) Topic 5.5: Energy Sector in Bihar (Complete Unabridged Modules)

Module 13: Complete Examination Facts on Energy Sector in Bihar

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Essential Examination Facts:

  • The Government of Bihar operates under the vision 'Hamara Adhar Urjaswit Bihar' to strengthen generation, transmission, and distribution.
  • MoUs for three greenfield thermal power projects of 2 x 660 MW capacity each were signed for Chausa (Buxar) with SJVN, Kajra (Lakhisarai) with NTPC, and Pirpainti (Bhagalpur) with NHPC.
  • Under the Solar Photovoltaic Scheme, 4,900 Solar Domestic Lights were distributed via Jeevika with a 90% subsidy across 7 districts (Gaya, Nawada, Jamui, Jehanabad, Araria, Madhubani, and Purnea).
  • Mathauli Hydel Power Project with a capacity of 800 kW is being constructed in West Champaran.
  • The State Government identified 17 locations on the Mahananda river for feasibility studies of hydroelectric projects by private investors.
  • Under the 12th Plan schemes, complete electrification of 570 villages was achieved in record time.
  • An Ultra Mega Power Plant (4,000 MW) is being established in Banka district.
  • Karbigahia Thermal Power Station (Patna) is being developed as the first-ever Energy Park in Bihar.
  • BSPHCL established its apex technical capacity institute—Bihar Power Training Institute—at Gaurichak, Patna.
  • To promote sports, BSPHCL constructed the state's first flood-lit cricket stadium at Vidyut Bhavan Colony, Rajbanshi Nagar, Patna.
⭐ Key Points
  • The Government of Bihar operates under the vision 'Hamara Adhar Urjaswit Bihar' to strengthen generation, transmission, and distribution.
  • MoUs for three greenfield thermal power projects of 2 x 660 MW capacity each were signed for Chausa (Buxar) with SJVN, Kajra (Lakhisarai) with NTPC, and Pirpainti (Bhagalpur) with NHPC.
  • Under the Solar Photovoltaic Scheme, 4,900 Solar Domestic Lights were distributed via Jeevika with a 90% subsidy across 7 districts (Gaya, Nawada, Jamui, Jehanabad, Araria, Madhubani, and Purnea).
  • Mathauli Hydel Power Project with a capacity of 800 kW is being constructed in West Champaran.
  • The State Government identified 17 locations on the Mahananda river for feasibility studies of hydroelectric projects by private investors.
  • Under the 12th Plan schemes, complete electrification of 570 villages was achieved in record time.
  • An Ultra Mega Power Plant (4,000 MW) is being established in Banka district.
  • Karbigahia Thermal Power Station (Patna) is being developed as the first-ever Energy Park in Bihar.
  • BSPHCL established its apex technical capacity institute—Bihar Power Training Institute—at Gaurichak, Patna.
  • To promote sports, BSPHCL constructed the state's first flood-lit cricket stadium at Vidyut Bhavan Colony, Rajbanshi Nagar, Patna.
📌 One-line Q&A
  • The Government of Bihar operates under the vision 'Hamara — Adhar Urjaswit Bihar' to strengthen generation, transmission, and distribution.
  • MoUs for three greenfield thermal power projects of ______ x 660 MW capacity each were signed for Chausa (Buxar) with SJVN, Kajra (Lakhisarai) with NTPC, and Pirpainti (Bhagalpur) with NHPC. — 2
  • Under the Solar Photovoltaic Scheme, ______ Solar Domestic Lights were distributed via Jeevika with a 90% subsidy across 7 districts (Gaya, Nawada, Jamui, Jehanabad, Araria, Madhubani, and Purnea). — 4,900
  • Mathauli Hydel Power Project with a capacity of 800 kW is being constructed in West Champaran.
  • The State Government identified ______ locations on the Mahananda river for feasibility studies of hydroelectric projects by private investors. — 17
  • Under the ______th Plan schemes, complete electrification of 570 villages was achieved in record time. — 12
  • An Ultra Mega Power Plant (______ MW) is being established in Banka district. — 4,000
  • Karbigahia Thermal Power Station (Patna) is being developed as the first-ever Energy Park in Bihar.
  • BSPHCL established its apex technical capacity — institute—Bihar Power Training Institute—at Gaurichak, Patna.
  • To promote sports, BSPHCL constructed the state's first flood-lit — cricket stadium at Vidyut Bhavan Colony, Rajbanshi Nagar, Patna.
Questions 1 MCQs

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Which historical thermal power station in Patna is being developed as the first-ever Energy Park in Bihar?

Karbigahia Thermal Power Station in Patna is being developed as the first Energy Park in Bihar.
Question 1 of 1

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The Government of Bihar operates under the vision 'Hamara ______

Adhar Urjaswit Bihar' to strengthen generation, transmission, and distribution.

MoUs for three greenfield thermal power projects of ______ x 660 MW capacity each were signed for Chausa (Buxar) with SJVN, Kajra (Lakhisarai) with NTPC, and Pirpainti (Bhagalpur) with NHPC.

2

Under the Solar Photovoltaic Scheme, ______ Solar Domestic Lights were distributed via Jeevika with a 90% subsidy across 7 districts (Gaya, Nawada, Jamui, Jehanabad, Araria, Madhubani, and Purnea).

4,900

Mathauli Hydel Power Project with a capacity of ______ is being constructed in West Champaran.

800 kW

The State Government identified ______ locations on the Mahananda river for feasibility studies of hydroelectric projects by private investors.

17

Under the ______th Plan schemes, complete electrification of 570 villages was achieved in record time.

12

An Ultra Mega Power Plant (______ MW) is being established in Banka district.

4,000

Karbigahia Thermal Power Station (Patna) is being developed as the first-ever ______.

Energy Park in Bihar

BSPHCL established its apex technical capacity ______

institute—Bihar Power Training Institute—at Gaurichak, Patna.

To promote sports, BSPHCL constructed the state's first flood-lit ______

cricket stadium at Vidyut Bhavan Colony, Rajbanshi Nagar, Patna.