Question: Which state and electricity distribution company recently signed the first agreement with the Indian Government under the scheme ‘UDAY’ (Ujjwal Discom Assurance Yojna)?
(a) Uttar Pradesh and Purvanchal Vidyut Vitaran Nigam Limited.
(b) Bihar and Bihar Power Distribution Company Limited.
(c) Jharkhand and Jharkhand Bijli Vitaran Nigam Ltd (JBVNL)
(d) Orissa and Orissa Electricity Distribution Corporation Limited
Ans (c)
Related facts:
- The Jharkhand Government and the Jharkhand Bijli Vitran Nigam Limited (JBVNL) on 5 January 2016 signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) under the Ujjwal Discom Assurance Yojana (UDAY) Scheme.
- The MoU will help state government in electrifying remaining 2200 villages in state and make Union Government’s vision of providing 24×7 electricity supply to all a reality.
- The Scheme UDAY was launched by the Government of India on 20th November, 2015 in consultation with various Stakeholders including States, DISCOMs, Banks and Financial Institutions.
- It is started to ensure a sustainable solution to enable the Distribution utilities across the country to break out of a long standing Debts of almost Rs 4.3 Lakh crore.
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