Bihar Cabinet clears Green Hydrogen Policy and Rs 2,761 crore farm feeder solar plan
The Bihar Cabinet chaired by CM Samrat Choudhary on 30 September 2026 approved 30 proposals, including the Bihar Green Hydrogen Policy 2026 and solarisation of 2,554 agricultural feeders.
The Bihar Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary, approved 30 proposals at a meeting at the Main Secretariat in Patna on 30 September 2026. The decisions span clean energy, rural electricity, policing, roads, social welfare and taxation.
Clean energy push
- Bihar Green Hydrogen Policy, 2026: The draft policy was approved to promote green hydrogen, attract private investment, reduce dependence on imported natural gas and cut carbon emissions.
- Solar power for farm feeders: A grant of Rs 2,761.55 crore was cleared to solarise the remaining 2,554 agricultural feeders, with solar plants of about 2,585 MW combined capacity. Solar-powered feeders are meant to give farmers a more reliable daytime power supply for irrigation.
Other major decisions
| Decision | Amount / detail |
|---|---|
| Grid electrification in Kaimur and Rohtas | Budget raised from Rs 117.80 crore to Rs 351.85 crore, covering 21,644 households |
| Anganwadi worker honorarium | Rs 477 crore advance from the Contingency Fund |
| Police equipment | About Rs 62.5 crore for 30 water cannons and 86 Vajra riot-control vehicles |
| Haemophilia treatment scheme | Rs 26.33 crore for the first year |
| Tarapur bypass road | Rs 115.90 crore (about 7 km) |
| Aviation Turbine Fuel | VAT cut from 1% to 0% |
The Cabinet also accepted recommendations of the 7th State Finance Commission and approved leasing land to the Inland Waterways Authority of India, among other items.
Why it matters
Bihar has limited fossil fuel and large-hydro resources, so the state is turning to solar and green hydrogen to meet rising power demand. The feeder solarisation plan targets agriculture directly, while the ATF tax cut is aimed at making flights from Bihar's airports cheaper for airlines to operate.
What happens next
Departments will now issue notifications and tenders for the approved projects. Details of incentives under the green hydrogen policy are expected once the policy is formally notified.
Frequently asked questions
How many agricultural feeders will be solarised?
The remaining 2,554 feeders, with about 2,585 MW of solar capacity, at a cost of Rs 2,761.55 crore.
What change was made to ATF tax?
VAT on Aviation Turbine Fuel was cut from 1% to 0%.
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