Question: Government of which of the following state has made Solar Power Systems Mandatory for Private Schools?
(a) Haryana
(b) Telangana
(c) Punjab
(d) Odisha
Ans: (a)
Related facts:
- On 23 February 2017; Haryana government has made it mandatory for all private schools to install solar systems.
- It has been done so, to make the schools self-sufficient in the field of electricity.
- A special grant at the rate of Rs 20,000 per kilowatt is being given to these schools for installing solar power plants.
- This exercise will cut down the electricity bills of the schools and this process will help to generate more power.
Reference:
http://www.ndtv.com/education/haryana-government-makes-solar-power-systems-mandatory-for-private-schools-1662842
http://www.thestatesman.com/cities/haryana-makes-solar-power-systems-mandatory-for-private-schools-1487859371.html