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Bihar Solar Champions Shine: Zero Bills Honored
26 Feb
Summary
- 24 Bihar residents honored for achieving zero electricity bills.
- PESU organized 'Solar Mela 2026' to celebrate rooftop solar adoption.
- Energy secretary urged banks to expedite solar scheme applications.
At the 'Solar Mela 2026' held on Thursday, twenty-four individuals from Bihar were honored for successfully reducing their electricity bills to zero by adopting rooftop solar energy. This event, organized by the Patna Electric Supply Undertaking (PESU), also felicitated top vendors and key employees associated with the Pradhan Mantri Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana.
Inaugurating the fair, Energy Secretary Manoj Kumar Singh lauded the scheme as a historic step against global warming and a form of national service. He encouraged citizens to contribute to pollution control and green energy promotion. Singh also directed banks to process applications for the free electricity scheme within ten days, emphasizing the government's commitment to connecting common people with this initiative.
