Patna, April 2 -- Bihar's power distribution companies have set a new benchmark in revenue collection, recording a total of Rs 17,114 crore for the financial year 2024-25 which is 13.27 per cent more than the previous fiscal year.Energy Minister Bijendra Prasad Yadav attributed this milestone to the proactive participation of consumers in timely bill payments, coupled with the state government's progressive policies. He said the NBPDCL collected Rs 7,937 crore and SBPDCL Rs 9,177 crore.He acknowledged the efforts of energy department officials, engineers and staff members, who played a key role in improving revenue collection through better billing efficiency, consumer service enhancements and an effective grievance redressal system. Meanwh...