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2016

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which is the first Union Territory (UT) to sign the document which aims to provide each household access to electricity through 24x7 Power supply by 2019
A
Andaman and Nicobar Islands
B
Puducherry
C
Daman and Diu
D
Lakshadweep
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Andaman and Nicobar island was the first union territory of India, Chandigarh is the joint capital of Punjab and Haryana state of India.

Detailed explanation-2: -The smallest union territory of India is Lakshadweep with an area of 32 sq.

Detailed explanation-3: -Detailed Solution. The Deendayal Upadhyaya Gram Jyoti Yojana is a scheme launched by the government of India which aims to provide 24 x 7 uninterrupted electricity supply to each rural household across the country by 2022.

Detailed explanation-4: -The Government of India is committed to improving the quality of life of its citizens through higher electricity consumption. The aim is to provide each household access to electricity, round the clock. The ‘Power for All’ programme is a major step in this direction.

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