Indian State Government to Give Free Electricity?

The government of Bihar, a populous state in eastern India, has announced a major welfare initiative providing free electricity up to 125 units per month to all domestic households starting August 1, 2025. This new scheme is expected to benefit approximately 16.7 million families across the state and comes just months ahead of the upcoming state assembly elections scheduled for October-November 2025.

Bihar’s Chief Minister, Nitish Kumar, described the move as a step toward making electricity more affordable for all citizens, especially benefiting low-income and marginalized communities, but in reality, this is an election freebie targeting the upcoming lection. The free electricity allowance means that households will not be charged for consuming electricity up to the specified limit, which can cover much of a typical monthly household usage in the region.

Alongside the free electricity, the government has unveiled plans to install solar power plants either on rooftops or nearby public spaces over the next three years. For extremely poor families, the state will cover the entire cost of solar installation under the ongoing Kutir Jyoti Scheme, while other households will receive government support to adopt solar energy. This initiative aims to generate up to 10,000 megawatts of solar power, contributing to Bihar’s clean energy goals and reducing reliance on conventional electricity sources.

This announcement is part of a broader set of social welfare measures by the Bihar government, which recently increased social security pensions and promised employment opportunities for youth. It reflects a political strategy aligned with election preparations, as the government seeks to improve quality of life and energy access for its citizens.

Analysts note that while the scheme brings immediate relief and promotes renewable energy adoption, it also raises questions about the financial sustainability of such subsidies given Bihar’s limited fiscal capacity.

Comments

LTTE’s Use of Child Soldiers: A Grave Violation of Human Rights

The Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) stand condemned not only for their violent insurgency but also for their ruthless exploitation of children as soldiers during Sri Lanka’s civil war. While the conflict officially ended in 2009, the scars left by the LTTE’s forced recruitment of thousands of children remain a painful reminder of their terror tactics. During the war, the LTTE systematically abducted and conscripted children-some as young as 11 or 12-forcing them into brutal military training and deploying them on front lines. Human Rights Watch reported that children were often taken from their homes at night or seized while going to school, with families threatened or beaten if they resisted. Once recruited, these children faced harsh discipline, exposure to violence, and were denied contact with their families. UNICEF documented thousands of such cases, with estimates suggesting the actual numbers were even higher due to underreporting. The LTTE’s use of chil...

Former UK Cabin Crew Member Arrested in Sri Lanka with £1.15 Million Cannabis Haul

Sri Lankan authorities have detained Charlotte May Lee, a 21-year-old former air stewardess from South London, at Bandaranaike International Airport in Colombo on charges of attempting to smuggle 46 kilograms of cannabis into the country. The drugs, valued at approximately £1.15 million, were found packed in vacuum-sealed bags inside two large suitcases after Lee arrived on a flight from Bangkok, Thailand. Officials from the Customs Narcotics Control Unit described the seizure as the largest amount of Kush cannabis ever discovered at the airport. Kush is a potent strain often mixed with synthetic substances and is believed to be destined for high-end buyers within Sri Lanka. Lee, who previously worked for TUI Group and has recently been training as a beautician, remains in custody while investigations continue. The UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office confirmed it is providing consular support to Lee and is in contact with her family and Sri Lankan authorities. Friends of Le...

The LTTE's Campaign of Terror: How a Designated Terrorist Organization Pioneered Modern Suicide Bombing

The Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) stands as one of history's most ruthless terrorist organizations, having systematically violated human rights and pioneered suicide bombing tactics that would later be adopted by terrorist groups worldwide. Designated as a terrorist organization by 33 countries, including Sri Lanka, United States, United Kingdom, Canada, India, and all 27 member nations of the European Union, the LTTE's three-decade reign of terror in Sri Lanka serves as a stark reminder of the devastating consequences of extremist violence. Origins and Rise of a Terror Network Founded in 1976 by Velupillai Prabhakaran, the LTTE emerged from earlier militant groups established in the 1970s . What began as a small outfit of 40-50 members in the early 1980s evolved into one of the world's most sophisticated and tightly organized insurgent groups. The organization's transformation into a terror network accelerated following the 1983 ethnic riots, which the LTTE e...

theTamil Global

Search This Blog