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Time of India
08-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
North Bihar to get 68 new power substations
1 2 3 Patna: Amid rising power demand, industrial growth, agricultural development and increasing requirements of domestic consumers in the northern parts of the state, North Bihar Power Distribution Company Limited (NBPDCL) has approved construction of 68 new power substations . Out of the 68 new power substations, 30 have been approved under the govt of India's Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS), while the remaining 38 under the state plan. Officials said these substations will not only help balance load and reduce tripping incidents but will also ensure robust electricity supply to remote rural areas, agricultural units, commercial establishments and industrial consumers. The project will lead to qualitative improvement in the region's power landscape and drive economic development forward, they per the information shared by the IPRD, the land allocation for all 68 substations has been completed by the respective district administrations. Operation Sindoor IC-814 hijacking mastermind Abdul Rauf Azhar killed in Op Sindoor Pahalgam attack: India flays Pak for opposing TRF mention in UN statement Did Pak shoot down Indian jets? What MEA said Nilesh Ramchandra Deore, NBPDCL managing director, instructed all superintending and executive engineers to complete land demarcation processes without delay and immediately commence construction work, a press statement issued on Thursday NBPDCL said it is fully committed to providing every consumer in North Bihar with quality, uninterrupted and reliable electricity. During financial year 2024-25, the NBPDCL provided over 7.5 lakh new electricity connections . Among these, the number of commercial consumers increased by 1.25 lakh, while nearly 9,000 new industrial connections were special priority to the agricultural sector, NBPDCL released around 77,000 new connections during FY 2024-25. It said under Mukhyamantri Krishi Vidyut Sambandh Yojana, several landmark initiatives have been taken for farmers, including free electricity connections for agriculture, subsidies of up to 92% on electricity tariffs and construction of dedicated feeders.
Time of India
24-04-2025
- Business
- Time of India
NBPDCL leads nation in smart meter installations with 41L units
Patna: North Bihar Power Distribution Company Limited (NBPDCL) has emerged as a frontrunner in India's power sector, having installed approximately 41 lakh smart meters across its distribution network. According to a press release issued on Thursday, this is the highest number of smart meter installations by any distribution company (discom) in the country. Currently, around 35% of NBPDCL's consumers are benefiting from smart meters. More than 22 lakh of these were installed in the last financial year (2024-25), reflecting a rapid acceleration in the adoption of this advanced metering technology. The new tariff structure for the financial year 2025-26 offers further incentives for consumers using smart meters. A rebate of Rs 0.25 per unit is available to all smart meter users. Consumers who make advance payments through smart meters earn interest at rates higher than those offered by banks. NBPDCL has attributed this success to its extensive consumer outreach initiatives. The company has actively engaged with customers through SMS, phone calls, print advertisements and social media to raise awareness about the advantages of smart metering. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Google Brain Co-Founder Andrew Ng, Recommends: Read These 5 Books And Turn Your Life Around Blinkist: Andrew Ng's Reading List Undo The company views this initiative as a key step in consumer empowerment and has encouraged all remaining customers to make the switch. NBPDCL reiterated its commitment to delivering reliable, transparent and technology-driven services with a strong focus on consumer satisfaction.
