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2020

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Ministry of New and Renewable Energy has launched the PM KUSUM scheme for which sector?
A
Automobile
B
Industry Sector
C
Agriculture
D
Roads and Highways
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Ministry of New and Renewable Energy is providing subsidy for setting up solar power plants for housing and agriculture sector under Rooftop Solar Programme Ph-II and Pradhan Mantri Urja Suraksha evam Utthaan Mahabhiyaan (PM-KUSUM) Scheme respectively. Both the schemes were launched in March 2019.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Central Government has announced the Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan or KUSUM scheme which aims at furthering the production of solar power in India and also gives the benefits of solar farming to farmers.

Detailed explanation-3: -Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has launched the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evem Utthan Mahabhiyan (PM KUSUM) Scheme for farmers for installation of solar pumps and grid connected solar and other renewable power plants in the country.

Detailed explanation-4: -Who Is Eligible for the KUSUM Scheme? The eligible categories for KUSUM Scheme are: An individual farmer. A group of farmers.

Detailed explanation-5: -PM KUSUM Scheme ( Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthan Mahabhiyan ) Scope. The scheme will be operational on Pan India. Objectives of the Scheme. Ø For installation of Solar Pumps and Grid connected solar and other Renewable Energy Power Plants (REPP).

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