Question: Recently, the MoU was signed between the Punjab Government and the United Kingdom (UK). What is not true in relation to this MoU?
(a) Under the MoU, the Bio-gas and Bio-CNG plants will be set up in the state.
(b) Under the Memorandum of Understanding, Rica Biofuels Development Limited will establish more than 10 Bio-CNG plants in the state with an investment of 100-150 million US dollars.
(c) The production capacity of each plant will be converted to Bio-CNG per day of 100 metric tonnes of paddy per day.
(d) Partners of MOU included Punjab Energy Development Agency and Punjab Industrial Corporation.
Answer: (d)
Related Facts:
- On May 11th, 2018, Punjab government signed the MoU with the United Kingdom (U.K.) to establish Bio-gas and Bio-CNG plants in the state.
- The partner of this MoU includes Punjab Bureau of Industrial Promotion (PBIP), Punjab Energy Development Agency (PEDA) and Rica Biofuels Development Limited, UK.
- Punjab Infrastructure Development Board will facilitate regulatory approval and encouragement.
- According to the terms of the MoU, Rica Biofuels Development Limited, U.K. More than 10 Bio-CNG plants will be built with a total investment of 100 to 150 million US dollars.
- Product Capacity of plant per plant will be 100 metric tons per day.
- The purpose of the Memorandum of Understanding is to find a viable and sustainable solution to paddy straw burning.
- The problem of to paddy straw burning has emerged as a major environmental concern in the region of Punjab and adjoining areas.
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