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Bihar CM Orders Faster Panchayat Building Construction, Solar Panel Upgrades
✍️ Amar Ujala · Bihar
🗓 06 Nov 2026, 04:36 PM
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Bihar Chief Minister Smriti Chauhan has directed authorities to accelerate the construction of Panchayat Bhavans and assign their maintenance to Sanvedaks. The directive also mandates upgrading solar panels on water towers from 5kW to 20kW.
Bihar Chief Minister Smriti Chauhan has issued specific directives to state officials regarding the infrastructure development of local self-governance bodies. The primary focus of the order is to expedite the construction of Panchayat Bhavans across the state, ensuring that these administrative centers are established without further delay.
In a move to decentralize administrative responsibilities, the Chief Minister has instructed that the maintenance of these Panchayat Bhavans be assigned to Sanvedaks. This decision aims to ensure that the upkeep of local government offices is handled by dedicated personnel who are directly connected to the grassroots level of administration.
Furthermore, the directive addresses energy efficiency and renewable energy adoption. The Chief Minister has ordered that solarization estimates for government buildings be updated to include higher capacity systems. Specifically, the existing 5-kilowatt solar panels installed on water towers are to be replaced with 20-kilowatt units, significantly increasing the renewable energy generation capacity of these structures.
These measures are part of a broader strategy to modernize rural infrastructure in Bihar, combining administrative efficiency with sustainable energy practices. The state government expects these changes to improve the operational status of Panchayats and reduce reliance on non-renewable energy sources for public utilities.
In a move to decentralize administrative responsibilities, the Chief Minister has instructed that the maintenance of these Panchayat Bhavans be assigned to Sanvedaks. This decision aims to ensure that the upkeep of local government offices is handled by dedicated personnel who are directly connected to the grassroots level of administration.
Furthermore, the directive addresses energy efficiency and renewable energy adoption. The Chief Minister has ordered that solarization estimates for government buildings be updated to include higher capacity systems. Specifically, the existing 5-kilowatt solar panels installed on water towers are to be replaced with 20-kilowatt units, significantly increasing the renewable energy generation capacity of these structures.
These measures are part of a broader strategy to modernize rural infrastructure in Bihar, combining administrative efficiency with sustainable energy practices. The state government expects these changes to improve the operational status of Panchayats and reduce reliance on non-renewable energy sources for public utilities.