The government of Bihar has started a historic program that will give all household customers in the state 125 units of free power each month. Chief Minister Nitish Kumar announced this plan, which will start on August 1, 2025. “Mukhya Mantri Vidyut Upbhokta Sahayata Yojana,” and it is projected to help around 1.67 crore homes in the Bihar. From the July 2025 billing cycle on, it will automatically apply to all users who is eligible.
What the Scheme Is?
The “125 Units Free Electricity Scheme” lets a household connection use up to 125 units of power (Free 125 unit) each month without paying any energy or fixed charges. You don’t have to apply or sign up for benefit. If a customer (Urban and Rural) uses more than 125 units, they will only be charged for the extra units at the normal subsidized rates.
Example
| Monthly Usage | Free Units Applied | Payable Units | Bill Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100 units | 100 | 0 | Rs 0 |
| 125 units | 125 | 0 | Rs 0 |
| 150 units | 125 | 25 | As per domestic tariff for 25 units |
Good things about the plan.
- Every month, you get 125 free units: Every month, all household users will get the first 125 units of power for free. This bonus starts over every month and is automatically applied.
- No Electricity Charges: You don’t have to pay any energy or fixed rates if you use less than 125 units a month. There will be no charge for energy use on your account.
- No need to sign up: You don’t need to apply separately. Based on their home connection, qualified customers are automatically signed up for the plan.
- Big Monthly Savings: Depending on how much they used to use and the current domestic tariff rates, the plan can help consumers save between Rs 500 and Rs 800 or more per month.
Scheme Eligibility.
Who will get the benefit of this scheme?
- All Urban and Rural users in Bihar: Any home that has a valid domestic power connection from SBPDCL (South Bihar Power Distribution Company Limited) or NBPDCL (North Bihar Power Distribution Company Limited) can apply.
- Main Meter Holders: The benefit is only available to the main (primary) meter of a home. The plan is connected to the account of the person who signed up for it.
- Urban and rural consumers: The plan works the same for all homeowners in the state, no matter where they live.
- Consumers must pay off any outstanding bills and update their meter/account information in order to keep getting the benefit.
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Who Can’t Get Benefit?
- Sub-Meter Consumers: Tenants or people who share electricity from the main connection through a sub-meter will not get the benefit individually.
- Commercial or Industrial Users: This plan does not cover connections that are not for homes, businesses, industries, or farms.
- More than one connection in the same house: If a family owns more than one domestic meter, the benefit may only apply to one of them, but this needs to be checked.
- Connections that are not registered: People who use electrical connections that are not registered or permitted cannot get the benefit of Mukhya Mantri Vidyut Upbhokta Sahayata Yojana.
How to Find Out Whether You’re Getting the Benefit.
App for mobile: Get the official SBPDCL or NBPDCL app from the Play Store. To see your bill history and subsidy information, log in with your consumer ID or registered mobile number.
Official application links are given below.
Conclusion.
The 125-Unit Free Electricity Schem is a big step in making life easier for people in Bihar by lowering the cost of living. It is meant to provide families more power and raise awareness about energy use, People who are eligible should check their usage on their electricity bill.
