Canal Bank Solar Power Project | 07 Jun 2025
Why in News?
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar inaugurated the Bikram Lock Canal Bank solar power project in Patna district.
- This initiative is a part of the state's ‘Jal-Jeevan-Hariyali’ campaign, which promotes renewable and green energy to reduce environmental damage from traditional energy sources.
Key Points
- About the Project: The solar power project is located along a 2-kilometer stretch of the main canal at Bikram in Patna.
- It has an installed capacity of 2 megawatts and is built on 5.7 acres of land provided by the Water Resources Department.
- The project was developed under the RESCO (Renewable Energy Service Company) model, where a private firm (third party) installs, operates, and maintains the system.
Jal-Jeevan-Hariyali Mission (JJHM)
- About:
- JJHM is an autonomous body registered under the Societies Registration Act, 1860, functioning under the Rural Development Department, Government of Bihar.
- Launched in 2019, it functions under the State Government's control as a multi-stakeholder initiative for climate sustainability and resource conservation.
- The Rural Development Department acts as the nodal department for implementing the mission in coordination with multiple government departments.
- Its motto is “Water, Life and Greenery — only then will be Prosperity”.
- Objectives and Focus Areas:
- The mission promotes climate sustainability, water conservation, pollution-free ecosystems, and climate-resilient agriculture.
- It encourages renewable energy use, energy conservation, and public climate awareness.
- JJHM empowers citizens to build a greener future through targeted, time-bound actions for lasting ecological impact.
- Key Components (11-Point Agenda):
- Repair public water structures
- Survey and restore ponds/lakes/wells/steps
- Restore public wells
- Build wells/check dams near canals/streams
- Build check dams in small rivers/hilly areas
- Transfer water from surplus to deficit areas
- Build rainwater harvesting structures
- Improve animal drinking water
- Promote alternative crops and modern techniques
- Promote solar energy and conservation
- Water-Life-Greenery awareness campaign.