Are you also troubled by the rising electricity bills and looking for some relief in this era of inflation? So this news is no less than good news for you! Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has made a big announcement of a free electricity scheme for the people of the state on 17 July 2025. Under this historic announcement, lakhs of families in the state will now get up to 125 units of electricity free every month. Yes, if your monthly electricity consumption is 125 units or less, then your bill will come to zero.
The government believes that this public welfare scheme will provide direct economic benefits to lakhs of families in the state, and there will be huge savings in their expenses. You must be wondering when this scheme will be implemented and in which month’s bill its effect will be seen? Come, learn all the important information related to this big gift.
The ‘Bijli Bachao, Bill Bhulao’ scheme will start from August
Bihar Free Electricity Scheme is going to be implemented in the entire state from August 1, 2025. This means that you will not have to pay any money on your electricity consumption in the month of July 2025, the bill for which will come in August or September 2025. That is, in your August bill, which will be received in September, you will not have to pay anything for up to 125 units. If your consumption remains within 125 units, then your electricity bill will become a ‘Zero Bill’! This Nitish Kumar Free Electricity initiative will bring light and a smile to millions of homes.
The middle and lower classes will get ‘Maha-relief’
This unique initiative has been taken mainly keeping in mind the middle-class and lower-class families of Bihar. The government clearly says that this scheme will provide great relief to crores of families who were struggling with rising electricity bills despite their limited income. According to government data, there are about 1.82 crore electricity consumers in Bihar, out of which 1.67 crore families have a monthly consumption of less than 125 units.
All these families will get the direct benefit of this scheme. With the implementation of this scheme, every family will save at least Rs 900 to 950 every month. This saving will prove to be a big relief in the era of inflation. Those who have smart meters installed in their homes will also be given an additional discount of 25 paise per unit.
What will happen if consumption exceeds 125 units
You must have this question in your mind, What will happen if the electricity consumption exceeds 125 units? The government has also given clarification on this. If your monthly electricity consumption exceeds 125 units, then you will have to pay only for the additional units. For example, if you use 130 units of electricity, then you will have to pay only for 5 units, while the first 125 units will be absolutely free. This rule ensures that the benefit of the scheme is available to every consumer who consumes up to 125 units.