PM Modi Inaugurates First Unit SJVN’s 1,320 MW Buxar Thermal Power Project in Bihar
Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually inaugurated the first 660 MW unit of SJVN’s 1,320 MW Buxar Thermal Power Project in Bihar. With the total investment of INR 13,756.56 crore, the project will generate 9,828.72 Million Units of electricity annually out of which 85 percent power has been allocated to Bihar.
August 25, 2025. By Mrinmoy Dey
The ceremony was attended by Governor of Bihar, Arif Mohammed Khan, Chief Minister of Bihar, Nitish Kumar, Union Ministers, Deputy Chief Ministers of Bihar, State Ministers and other prominent dignitaries. The event was also attended by Pankaj Aggarwal, Secretary (Power), Ministry of Power, Bhupender Gupta, CMD, SJVN; Ajay Kumar Sharma, Director (Personnel), Vikas Sharma, CEO of STPL and other senior officials of SJVN.
The 1320 MW (2x660 MW) Buxar Thermal Power Project, located at Chausa in District Buxar, Bihar is being implemented by SJVN Thermal, a wholly-owned subsidiary of SJVN. Equipped with state-of-the-art supercritical technology, the project ensures higher efficiency and reduced environmental impact.
With the total investment of INR 13,756.56 crore, the project will generate 9,828.72 Million Units of electricity annually, out of which 85 percent power has been allocated to Bihar under a long-term Power Purchase Agreement.
The Project will substantially enhance power availability in Bihar and the Eastern Region, reducing peak-hour shortages and strengthening energy security. Its construction involved the use of around 2,54,932 MT of steel and 2,80,362 tonnes of cement, providing a significant boost to the vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat by promoting domestic industries.
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