Patna, July 17 -- Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary on Thursday hailed the state government decision to provide 125 units of free electricity and said this will benefit a total of 1 crore 67 lakh families in the state.

"Bihar CM Nitish Kumar has announced free electricity up to 125 units...This will benefit a total of 1 crore 67 lakh families in the state, this is a golden day for those who use less than 125 units" Samrat Choudhary said.

He also assured that the state government would install solar power panels on rooftops within the next three years.

"In the next three years, solar power plants will be installed on the rooftops or at nearby public places to provide benefits. Under the Kutir Jyoti scheme, for extremely poor ...