Patna, The Bihar government has unveiled plans to construct 167 new power substations at an estimated cost of ₹1,000 crore by the end of 2026, in a bid to provide reliable, round-the-clock electricity to the growing cluster of industrial units expected to invest in the state.
The substations – 91 in North Bihar and 76 in South Bihar – will be located close to land parcels earmarked for industrial use and will supply power through dedicated 11 kV feeders to high-consumption manufacturing units and modern office complexes.
The move comes after 423 companies submitted investment proposals totalling nearly ₹1.8 trillion to the state government, signalling a sharp pickup in industrial interest. Officials say uninterrupted power supply is now the critical enabler for converting these proposals into actual projects on the ground.
Manoj Kumar Singh, chairman and managing director of Bihar State Power Holding Company and energy secretary, has directed engineers to fast-track preparatory work and ensure infrastructure is ready ahead of rising demand. Agencies for construction have already been selected.
The funding will be shared between the Centre and the state government. Alongside conventional grid supply, the state is encouraging new industrial investors to adopt renewable energy sources in line with Bihar’s Renewable Energy Policy, with solar and other green options being actively promoted.
The initiative is part of a broader effort to remove long-standing infrastructural bottlenecks that have historically constrained industrial growth in Bihar. Reliable electricity is seen as a prerequisite for attracting large-scale manufacturing and technology investments, alongside recent improvements in road connectivity and land availability.
Completion of the substations by 2026 is expected to significantly strengthen the state’s transmission and distribution network, potentially marking a turning point in Bihar’s industrial landscape.
