Question – On February 4, 2021, the Union Environment Ministry approved the Lakhwar power project on the Yamuna River. Which of the following facts is incorrect regarding this project ?
(a) Apart from electricity generation, 5 states will get irrigation and pure drinking water from this project.
(b) Uttarakhand will get 572.54 million units of electricity annually from this project.
(c) The total cost of this project is Rs 5747.17 crore.
(d) This project will generate 300 MW of power.
Answer – (a)
Related facts
- On February 4, 2021, the Union Environment Ministry approved the Lakhwar power project on the Yamuna River.
- Important facts regarding this project are given below —
- Apart from electricity generation, six states will also get irrigation and pure drinking water from this project.
- Its construction will provide 330 metric cusec meters of additional water.
- Uttarakhand will get 572.54 million units of electricity annually from this project.
- The total cost of this project is Rs 5747.17 crore.
- This project will generate 300 MW of power.