Patna: Experts gathered at the three-day 'Bijli Vikalp Sangam', held at Bodh Gaya from March 4 to 6, called for prioritizing renewable energy to meet future electricity needs, build consensus for a

National Green Tribunal (NGT) has threatened to shut down the industrial units causing pollution in Bihar if they do not act urgently to prevent the pollution of the Ganga.

The state capital can generate 277MW of solar energy by 2025. Patna can start producing solar energy up to 35MW in the initial phase by using the roofs on government and industrial buildings.

Fly ash brick industry is necessary for promoting cleaner brick production technology and waste.