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2018

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Gujarat Govt launches solar scheme “Suryashakti Kisan Yojna” estimated to cost
A
Rs 520 crore
B
Rs 870 crore
C
Rs 710 crore
D
Rs 930 crore
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Depending on such factors, the solar panel price Gujarat can range from Rs. 45, 000 to Rs. 70, 000 for 1 KW.

Detailed explanation-2: -Under the scheme, farmers will be provided a unit rate of Rs 7 for the first 7 years and a unit rate of Rs 3.5 for each unit for the remaining 18 years. Around 12400 farmers of 33 districts will benefit from this scheme. Other than that this scheme will also ensure 12 hours of power supply during the daytime.

Detailed explanation-3: -The 60 % subsidy on the cost of Projects will be given by the State and Central Governments, 35% of the Project cost will be provided to him through loan with the interest rates of 4.5% to 6% and remaining 5% of the Project cost will be borne by Farmers.

Detailed explanation-4: -Suryashakti Kisan Yojana 2023 Suryashakti Kisan Yojana has been started by the Gujarat State Government, through which the farmers of the state will be able to generate their own electricity using solar panels in their fields as well as increase their income.

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