Bihar is steadily emerging as a major investment destination in the renewable energy sector. The State Government is committed to extending all possible support to investors.
On Wednesday, at the special Bihar State Plenary Session organised during the India Renewable Energy Summit & Expo 2026 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, Bihar showcased its achievements in the power sector and presented the vast investment opportunities available in renewable energy before national and international stakeholders.
Addressing investors and representatives of the industry, Hon’ble Energy Minister, Government of Bihar, Shailesh Kumar alias Bulo Mandal, invited them to invest in the state and said that Bihar offers immense potential for high growth and high returns.
He assured that the State Government would extend all possible support to investors. He stated that Bihar’s electricity demand, which was around 700 MW in 2005, has now increased to approximately 10,000 MW. The state has successfully achieved the goal of ‘Har Ghar Bijli ‘, ensuring electricity connectivity to every household.
Highlighting the transformation of Bihar’s power sector and its future roadmap, Energy Secretary-cum-Chairman and Managing Director of Bihar State Power Holding Company Limited (BSPHCL), Ajay Yadav (IAS), stated that electricity demand in the state is growing rapidly and is projected to reach approximately 25,000 MW over the next decade. He highlighted the 301 MW Kajra Solar Power Project, along with a 523 MWh Battery Energy Storage System (BESS), solarisation of government buildings and the state’s progressive policy initiatives.
Highlighting the investment potential, he informed that projects worth approximately `78,400 crore are at various stages of implementation in Bihar.
In addition, a comprehensive investment roadmap worth `2,57,316 crore has been prepared across various sectors, including power generation, transmission, distribution and infrastructure maintenance.
The programme was attended by Santosh Kumar Sarangi, Secretary, Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, Government of India; Anupam Kumar, Joint Secretary; Shri Ghanshyam Prasad of the Central Electricity Authority under the Ministry of Power; Vishal Raj, Managing Director, BSPGCL; and Vineet Mittal, Founder and Chairman of Avaada, along with other senior officials and industry representatives.