Current Affairs - State - Discussion

On June 25, 2025, the Union government announced that Bihar will be among the first six Indian states to receive a nuclear power plant under the ₹20,000 crore Nuclear Energy Mission. The plant will be based on Small Modular Reactor (SMR) technology, offering a safer, scalable, and more adaptable alternative to traditional nuclear plants. The decision was driven by Bihar’s persistent power deficit and infrastructural limitations, with the new facility expected to strengthen the state's grid, support industrial expansion, and drive long-term development. Additionally, a major battery energy storage project was sanctioned, reinforcing Bihar’s shift toward energy resilience.