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2017

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which state recently launched ‘Unnat Jeevan by Affordable LEDs and Appliances for All’ (UJALA) scheme in the state.
A
Mizoram
B
Manipur
C
Assam
D
Jharkhand
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -In a major initiative aimed at promoting energy efficiency in the State, the Himachal Pradesh government, on March 29, 2017, launched the distribution of LED tube lights and Energy Efficient Fans under UJALA scheme.

Detailed explanation-2: -The government of India has launched the “Gram Ujala Scheme” to provide the cheapest LED bulbs in rural areas. The scheme was launched by the Union power and new and renewable energy minister, Raj Kumar Singh. In the first phase, the scheme was launched from Arrah district in Bihar.

Detailed explanation-3: -Unnat Jyoti by Affordable LEDs for All (UJALA) was a project to distribute efficient LED lighting, launched by Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi on 5 Jan 2015.

Detailed explanation-4: -UJALA Scheme-Full Form, Objectives & Implementation. UJALA scheme was launched by PM Narendra Modi on 1st May 2015 under the government of India.

Detailed explanation-5: -UJALA has been readily adopted by all the states.

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