Patna : The Bihar State Power Transmission Company Limited (BSPTCL) has invested approximately Rs 2.11 crore under its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative to upgrade educational infrastructure at two institutions in Patna—Devipad Chaudhary Shaheed Smarak Miller Higher Secondary School and BD College.
The initiative includes seven development projects worth Rs 1,00,79,736 at Miller Higher Secondary School and the renovation and modernisation of the seminar hall at BD College at a cost of Rs 1.10 crore. The projects aim to improve digital learning, library resources, sports facilities, cultural activities and infrastructure for academic events.
According to the company, the initiatives were undertaken during the financial year 2026–27 under the direction of Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary.
Miller School Receives Digital Learning And Sports Facilities
BSPTCL has completed seven development projects at Devipad Chaudhary Shaheed Smarak Miller Higher Secondary School at a total cost of Rs 1,00,79,736.
To improve campus lighting and security, four high-mast lighting towers, each 16 metres tall, have been installed on the school premises.
The school has also received 12 all-in-one computers, 12 computer tables, 12 ergonomic chairs and 10 metal-and-glass cabinets to strengthen its digital learning infrastructure.
To encourage music and cultural activities, the company has provided musical instruments and audio equipment, including a digital harmonium, tabla, electronic keyboard and guitar.
Sports equipment and modern gym equipment have also been supplied to support students’ physical development and encourage participation in sporting activities.
The school library has received 3,444 books to expand its collection and improve access to learning resources.
The facilities are intended to provide students with a more comprehensive learning environment that supports academic, cultural and physical development.
BD College Seminar Hall Modernised At A Cost Of Rs 1.10 Crore
BSPTCL has also completed the renovation and modernisation of the seminar hall at BD College in Patna, spending Rs 1.10 crore on the project.
Completed over approximately three months, the project has upgraded the 100-seat seminar hall, including improvements to the stage, seating arrangements, walls, ceiling and other supporting facilities.
The renovation also covered the VIP lounge, where wall panelling, a false ceiling, putty work, painting and furniture installation were carried out.
Additional facilities developed under the project include improvements to the common toilet, corridor and VIP entrance. Separate green rooms for male and female students have also been provided, along with a pantry and toilet facilities for the VIP lounge.
The upgraded seminar hall is expected to support academic seminars, conferences and other institutional events by providing a more modern venue for students, faculty members and visiting participants.
Energy Minister Highlights Importance Of Educational Infrastructure
Bihar Energy Minister Shailesh Kumar, also known as Bulo Mandal, said education was fundamental to the future development of society and the state.
He said the government was committed to improving the quality of education and expanding modern facilities at educational institutions.
The minister described the development of digital learning resources, library facilities, sports infrastructure and cultural amenities at Miller Higher Secondary School, along with the modernisation of BD College’s seminar hall, as a positive initiative.
He added that such investments could provide students with better opportunities and support their overall development.
BSPHCL CMD Says CSR Should Support Long-Term Development
Ajay Yadav, Energy Secretary-cum-Chairman and Managing Director of Bihar State Power Holding Company Limited (BSPHCL), said corporate social responsibility was not merely a means of providing assistance but also an opportunity to contribute to long-term social development.
He said BSPTCL’s education-related projects reflected the company’s effort to direct modern educational and infrastructure facilities towards institutions where they were needed.
Yadav expressed confidence that the improvements at Miller Higher Secondary School and BD College would benefit students and strengthen the institutions’ facilities.
BSPTCL Managing Director Vishal Raj also participated in the handover of materials provided under the CSR initiative.
On Friday, Yadav and Raj formally handed over the CSR-supported materials to Kiran Kumari, principal of Miller Higher Secondary School. The school management expressed its gratitude to the Energy Department and BSPTCL for the support.
CSR Initiative Targets Education And Student Development
The two projects form part of BSPTCL’s CSR contribution to education, student welfare, sports and cultural activities.
At Miller Higher Secondary School, the investment has focused on digital education, books, campus lighting, music and sports equipment. At BD College, the emphasis has been on upgrading the seminar hall and associated facilities for academic and institutional events.
The combined investment of approximately Rs 2.11 crore is intended to strengthen the educational infrastructure of both institutions and provide students with access to improved facilities.
