He also unveiled electricity projects worth Rs 106 crore, spread across the state, saying that all the schemes launched and inaugurated today were meant to improve the electricity transmission system.
Speaking on the occasion, Kumar said, "We have taken a pledge to improve power scenario in the state, and we are working continuously to fulfil it. Electricity is being supplied to wherever the distribution system has reached".
The chief minister added that he had announced the determination of the state government about providing electricity across the state on August 15, 2012, and work is continuously going on for it.
Kumar pointed out that when he took charge as chief minister in 2005, there were just 45 grid sub-stations in Bihar, while there was no network to provide electricity.
"At that time, the length of transmission lines was just 5,033 kilometres, which could supply just 1,000 MW. We were even unable to use whatever electricity we were given by the Centre. The number of electrified villages was just 12,565 and power was available for only 10 to 12 hours," he said.
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