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Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd (BHEL) has announced the commissioning of 600 MW coal-based thermal power plant in which state
A
Madhya Pradesh
B
Gujarat
C
Odisha
D
Uttar Pradesh
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The unit has been commissioned at the 1x600 MW Jhabua Thermal Power Project (TPP) located in Seoni district in Madhya Pradesh.

Detailed explanation-2: -Credentials of the Company BHEL has a wide network of 17 manufacturing divisions/Units, 4 power sector regional centers, 8 service centers, 15 regional offices, 1 subsidiary and a large number of project sites spread all over India and abroad.

Detailed explanation-3: -As a result, the Government of India signed an agreement on 17th November, 1955, with Associated Electrical Industries (AEI), UK, for the establishment of a factory at Bhopal complete in all respects for the manufacture of heavy electrical equipment in India.

Detailed explanation-4: -Established in 1956, BHEL is based in New Delhi.

Detailed explanation-5: -BHEL is one of the leading players in the hydro power segment with a portfolio of over 500 hydroelectric sets, and a cumulative capacity of more than 31, 000 MW globally.

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