Bihar CM Nitish Kumar Inaugurates 2 MW Canal Bank Solar Project in Patna
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Inauguration of 2 MW canal bank solar project along Bikram Lock Canal. |
| Date | June 10, 2025 |
| Location | Bikram Lock Canal, Patna District, Bihar. |
| Capacity | 2 Megawatts (MW) |
| Cost to State | ₹0 (Developed by private partnership). |
| Power Purchase Price | ₹3.10 per unit, locked for 25 years. |
| Land Ownership | Water Resources Department. |
| Beneficiaries | Residents of Bikram and surrounding areas. |
| Objectives | Promote clean energy, reduce carbon footprint, rural electrification. |
| Significance | First canal-side solar power project under Jal-Jeevan-Hariyali Abhiyan. |
| Key Officials | Bijendra Prasad Yadav, Vijay Kumar Chaudhary, Amrit Lal Meena, others. |