A major contract worth $3 billion (roughly ₹25,000 crore) has been awarded to Adani Power Ltd., an established company in India’s energy sector, to build a massive coal-based thermal power plant in Bihar. One of the biggest energy investments in the area in recent years, the project aims to improve the state’s electrical network.
The announcement came after the Bihar government, which is actively working to increase power generation capacity to meet the state’s expanding demands from households and businesses, approved the deal.
Project Highlights
Capacity: 3,600 MW coal-based thermal power plant
Location: Banka district, Bihar
Investment: Approximately $3 billion (₹25,000 crore)
Timeline: Construction expected to begin in early 2026, with commissioning slated for 2030
Employment: Estimated to generate over 10,000 jobs, including both direct and indirect employment
The new power plant is expected to play a pivotal role in improving power supply stability in Bihar, which still faces occasional outages and shortfalls, especially during peak seasons.
Over the past ten years, Bihar’s electricity consumption has increased significantly due to factors like growing urbanization, industrialization, and rural electrification initiatives. Nonetheless, a significant amount of the state’s power is still imported from other areas.
By setting up a mega thermal plant within its own territory, Bihar aims to:
Reduce dependency on external power grids
Support new industries and infrastructure growth
Improve rural and urban electrification
Create local employment opportunities
A senior official from Adani Power said,
“We are honored to collaborate with the Bihar government on this important project,” a senior Adani Power official stated. In besides helping close the energy gap, this power plant will strengthen local economies by creating jobs and improving infrastructure.
The investment was also welcomed by the Bihar Energy Minister, who described it as a “milestone” in the state’s development and a “big step towards energy self-sufficiency.”
Environmental organizations are concerned about the project’s possible effects, despite the fact that it has significant economic potential. It is well known that coal-fired power plants greatly increase pollution and carbon emissions.
Adani Power responded by declaring that the facility will use cutting-edge emission control technologies, such as:
Flue Gas Desulfurization (FGD) units
Electrostatic precipitators
Fly ash handling systems
Water-efficient cooling mechanisms
The company has also committed to compensatory afforestation and regular Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA) as part of regulatory compliance.
The project not only highlights Adani Power’s aggressive expansion into eastern India but also aligns with the central government’s broader push for “Power for All” under the Deendayal Upadhyaya Gram Jyoti Yojana and other electrification missions.
Once operational, the plant is expected to significantly increase Bihar’s power generation capacity, transforming it from a power-deficient state into a power-surplus one.
The details mentioned are based on official statements and public announcements at the time of reporting. Project timelines, costs, and outcomes may change depending on regulatory, environmental, and technical developments.
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