<h1>Bihar Govt. Allocates Rs 15,343 Crore Subsidy for Cheaper Power in 2024-25; Solar Initiatives and Smart Meters Expand.</h1> The Bihar government provided a subsidy of Rs 15,343 crore to power consumers in the 2024-25 fiscal, aiming to make electricity more affordable. The Energy Minister highlighted that consumers benefit from a 15 paisa per unit reduction compared to the previous year, with agricultural consumers paying 55 paise per unit due to subsidies. The state met a record power demand of 8,005 MW, with 2.12 crore consumers. Initiatives include solar panel installations on government buildings and a solar battery storage system in development. Additionally, 62 lakh smart prepaid meters have been installed, and 250 new power substations are planned.