Bihar Bijli Bill ToD Tariff 2026 - Smart Meter New Rate, Paisa Bachao!
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Bihar Bijli Bill ToD Tariff 2026 - Din Mein Sasta, Shaam Mein Mehnga!
Bhaiyon, 1 April 2026 se Bihar mein bijli ka naya niyam lagu ho gaya! Ab bijli ka rate time ke hisaab se badlega - isko ToD (Time of Day) Tariff bolte hain। Din mein (9 AM - 5 PM) bijli 20% SASTI milegi aur shaam mein (5 PM - 11 PM) 10% MEHNGI ho jayegi। Ye 87 lakh smart meter wale consumers pe applicable hai। BERC ne 18 March 2026 ko ye order diya। Samjho kaise paisa bachana hai!
Acchi khabar: Base tariff NAHI badha! BERC ne 35 paise/unit ki badhottari REJECT kar di। 125 unit/month tak FREE bijli jaari hai!
Quick Info
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Kya badla? | Time of Day (ToD) tariff lagu |
| Kab se? | 1 April 2026 |
| Order by | BERC (Bihar Electricity Regulatory Commission) |
| Order date | 18 March 2026 |
| Applicable on | 87 lakh smart meter consumers + 10 kW+ demand |
| DISCOMs | NBPDCL (North Bihar) + SBPDCL (South Bihar) |
| Base tariff | Same - koi increase nahi (35 paise hike rejected) |
| Free bijli | 125 unit/month tak FREE jaari |
| Agriculture | Exempt - farmers pe nahi lagega |
ToD Tariff Kya Hai?
ToD = Time of Day - matlab bijli ka rate din mein alag alag time pe alag hoga:
| Time Slot | Time | Rate | Matlab |
|---|---|---|---|
| Off-Peak (Sasta) | 9 AM - 5 PM | 80% of normal (20% discount!) | Din mein bijli use karo - sasta padega |
| Normal | 11 PM - 9 AM | 100% of normal (same rate) | Raat mein normal rate |
| Peak (Mehnga) | 5 PM - 11 PM | 110% of normal (10% extra) | Shaam mein bijli mehnga hoga |
Example: Kitna Fark Padega?
Agar tumhara normal rate Rs 7.42/unit hai (DS-I Rural, first 100 units):
| Time Slot | Rate per Unit | 100 unit ka bill |
|---|---|---|
| Din (9 AM - 5 PM) | Rs 5.94 | Rs 594 (Rs 148 bachat!) |
| Raat (11 PM - 9 AM) | Rs 7.42 | Rs 742 (normal) |
| Shaam (5 PM - 11 PM) | Rs 8.16 | Rs 816 (Rs 74 extra) |
Smart strategy: Zyada bijli din mein use karo (9 AM - 5 PM) - 20% bachat hogi! Shaam 5-11 PM mein kam use karo - 10% extra lagega।
Paisa Kaise Bachayein? (Money Saving Tips)
Din Mein Karo (9 AM - 5 PM) - SASTA!
- Washing machine din mein chalao
- Iron/Press din mein karo
- Water motor/pump din mein chalao
- AC/Cooler din mein zyada use karo
- Phone/laptop charging din mein karo
- Geyser/water heater subah 9 baje ke baad chalao
Shaam Mein Bachao (5 PM - 11 PM) - MEHNGA!
- Heavy appliances (AC, iron, washing machine) band rakho
- LED bulb use karo - kam bijli khata hai
- Fan chalao AC ki jagah (fan bahut kam bijli leta hai)
- Inverter/battery din mein charge karo, shaam mein use karo
- TV/computer ka limited use
Raat Mein Normal (11 PM - 9 AM)
- Agar raat ko jaagna hai toh bijli normal rate pe milegi
- AC raat bhar chala sakte ho - normal rate hai
- Timer lagao appliances pe - 5 PM se pehle band ho jaayein
Kis Pe Applicable Hai?
| Consumer Type | ToD Applicable? |
|---|---|
| Smart prepaid meter wale | HAAN (87 lakh consumers) |
| 10 kW+ demand (commercial/industrial) | HAAN |
| Normal meter wale | Nahi (jab tak smart meter na lage) |
| Agriculture | NAHI (exempt) |
| Domestic | Haan (agar smart meter hai) |
Agar tumhare ghar mein smart meter laga hai toh ye tumpe lagu hai! Normal meter wale pe abhi nahi lagega - jab smart meter lagega tab se।
Base Tariff Mein Kya Badla?
KUCH NAHI! Acchi khabar hai:
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| 35 paise/unit hike | REJECTED by BERC |
| Base tariff | Same as FY 2025-26 |
| 125 unit/month FREE | Jaari (government subsidy) |
| Government subsidy | Rs 3.50/unit (Rs 15,000 crore budget) |
| Green tariff (optional) | Rs 0.68/unit extra for renewable energy |
Bas ToD lagu hua hai - base rate same hai! Free 125 unit bhi milta rahega। Sarkar Rs 15,000 crore subsidy de rahi hai।
Smart Meter Kya Hai?
- Digital meter jo real-time mein bijli consumption track karta hai
- Prepaid system - pehle recharge karo, phir use karo (mobile jaise)
- Remote monitoring - DISCOM door se reading le sakta hai
- Bihar mein 87 lakh households mein already lagaya ja chuka hai
- Purane mechanical meter ki jagah smart meter lag raha hai
Smart Meter vs Normal Meter:
| Feature | Smart Meter | Normal Meter |
|---|---|---|
| ToD tariff | Haan - time slot wise rate | Nahi - flat rate |
| Billing | Prepaid (real-time) | Postpaid (monthly) |
| Reading | Automatic (remote) | Manual (meter reader) |
| Accuracy | Very high | Moderate |
FAQs
Q: ToD tariff kab se lagu hai? A: 1 April 2026 se। BERC ne 18 March ko order diya tha।
Q: Kis time bijli sasti hai? A: 9 AM - 5 PM mein 20% sasti। Is time mein heavy appliances chalao - paisa bachega।
Q: Kis time bijli mehngi hai? A: 5 PM - 11 PM mein 10% extra। Is time mein kam bijli use karo।
Q: Kya base rate badha hai? A: Nahi! BERC ne 35 paise hike reject kar diya। Base tariff same hai। Sirf time slot wise variation aaya hai।
Q: 125 unit FREE milta rahega? A: Haan! Government subsidy jaari hai। 125 unit/month tak domestic consumers ko free bijli milegi।
Q: Kisan pe bhi lagega? A: Nahi! Agriculture consumers exempt hain ToD tariff se।
Q: Mere ghar mein normal meter hai - mujh pe lagega? A: Nahi, abhi nahi। ToD sirf smart meter wale consumers pe lagu hai। Jab tumhara smart meter lagega tab se applicable hoga।
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Source: BERC Order dated 18 March 2026, berc.co.in, SolarQuarter, Free Press Journal
Page Last Updated: 4 April 2026
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