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Bihar CM Samrat Choudhary Boosts Education, Energy Sectors with Digital Learning, Power Reforms
- •Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary announced major advancements in digital education and electricity sectors.
- •1.7 crore families in Bihar have not received an electricity bill for a year, with only 22 lakh families currently paying.
- •The State allocates approximately Rs 6,000 crore for agricultural feeders in rural areas.
- •700 model schools have been established, providing online education and live classes to 3.5 lakh students, similar to Kota.
- •The 'Vidyarthi Sathi App' supports late-night studying, with over 1,42,000 students actively learning online.
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Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary stated that 1.7 crore families in the state have not received an electricity bill for an entire year, with only 22 lakh families currently paying for power. He also noted that the state allocates approximately Rs 6,000 crore for agricultural feeders in rural areas and plans to connect power distribution to solar energy to move away from subsidies.
The Bihar government has established 700 model schools with a capacity of 3.5 lakh students to provide top-notch online education through live classes. These schools are designed to offer JEE and NEET preparation directly within the state, eliminating the need for students to travel to Kota, Rajasthan.
The Vidyarthi Sathi App was arranged by the Bihar government to support students with late-night studying by making teachers available online. Over 1,42,000 students are actively learning online through the platform as late as 1:00 AM.
