Bihar to Establish India’s First Power Museum in Patna

Overview: Bihar is set to create history with the establishment of India’s first Power Museum at the old Karbigahiya Thermal Power Station in Patna. The museum will showcase the evolution of power generation and preserve Bihar’s rich energy heritage.

Riyaz

Dec-12-2025

Bihar to Establish India’s First Power Museum in Patna

Bihar will also see the opening of the first Power Museum in India at Patna, and that would be a significant accomplishment in terms of the ability to save the energy heritage of the state and educate the generations to come. The museum will be built on approximately three acres of land at the former Karbigahiya Thermal Power Station. It will demonstrate the history of the development of electrical power production and other historical relics of the energy industry in Bihar. The project was debated during the high-level meeting that was chaired by the advisor of the Chief Minister, and is planned to develop the former plant into a current tourist and research centre and an area of education and knowledge on power history and technologies.

India’s First Power Museum to Rise in Patna: A Landmark Energy Initiative

The state of Bihar will have the first Power Museum in Patna that draws a legacy of the legacy of India.
The museum shall be situated on a three-acre piece of land at the decommissioned Karbigahiya Thermal Power Station.
It will display how the electricity generation has advanced and the historical sites of the power generation in Bihar.
The objective of the project is to encourage research, education and tourism in the energy sector.
This project will emphasise sustainable development in Bihar and the commemoration of technological advancement of India in the power generation industry.
The museum will be an educational hub for the students, researchers and the general population.

Previous Year Question Based on Thermal Power

Thermal Power - Previous Year Questions

Name of Exam	Year	Question	Answer
SSC CGL	2022	Which fuel is primarily used in thermal power plants in India?	Coal
UPSC Prelims	2021	What is the main function of a boiler in a thermal power plant?	To convert water into steam using heat energy
RRB NTPC	2020	Which is the largest thermal power plant in India?	Vindhyachal Thermal Power Station, Madhya Pradesh
SSC CHSL	2019	In a thermal power plant, steam turbines are used to convert what into electricity?	Heat energy → Mechanical energy → Electrical energy
CDS	2021	Which type of condenser is commonly used in thermal power plants?	Surface condenser
Railway Group D	2020	What is the efficiency of an average coal-based thermal power plant in India?	Around 33–38%
UPSC Mains	2018	Which gases are major pollutants released from thermal power plants?	CO₂, SO₂, NOx, particulate matter
SSC GD	2019	What is the main cooling medium used in thermal power plants?	Water

Conclusion

The first Power Museum in Patna is a big stride in maintaining the energy heritage of India. By converting the Karbigahiya Thermal Power Station into an educational, research and tourism hub, the future generations will be motivated, the technological advancement of Bihar will be noticed, and the popularisation of sustainable energy production in the country should become common.