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2017

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is the scheme Union Ministry of Power announced the total outstanding debt recently?
A
Atal Pension Yojana
B
Digital India Programme
C
Ujwal DISCOM Assurance Yojana (UDAY)
D
Janani Suraksha yojana
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Ministry of Power, GoI launched Ujwal DISCOM Assurance Yojana (UDAY) which was approved by Union Cabinet on 5th November, 2015.

Detailed explanation-2: -On November 05, 2015, the Government of India launched Ujwal Discom Assurance Yojana Scheme to aid operational and financial turnaround of Power Distribution Companies (DISCOMs) owned by any state. This scheme was established with a vision to provide affordable and accessible 24×7 power to all.

Detailed explanation-3: -Detailed Solution. The correct answer is Providing for financial turnaround and revival of power distribution companies. Ujwal DISCOM Assurance Yojana (UDAY) scheme: It was launched by the Ministry of Power in 2015.

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