Which state government has recently launched an initiative called Waste to Energy

2023

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Which state government has recently launched an initiative called ‘Waste to Energy’

A	U.P.
B	Uttarakhand
C	Punjab
D	Gujarat

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -Uttarakhand is a hilly state which consists of 90 urban local bodies, facing the problem of Solid Waste Management. There are only two solid waste plants in the state. Solid Waste Management process in decentralised method has recently been started at Nathuawala ward in Dehradun, having a population of 13000.

Detailed explanation-2: -Apart from Pine Leaves, about 8 Lakh MT of other Biomass (Agricultural Crop Residues, Lantana, etc.) is also available for industrial purposes. Based on above, the State has the potential of producing over 150 MW of power annually from the biomass.

Detailed explanation-3: -Government of India has undertaken multiple large-scale national initiatives such as ‘Swachh Bharat Mission’, ‘National Water Mission’ and ‘Waste to Wealth Mission” as a part of its commitment to effective waste & pollution management in India.

Detailed explanation-4: -In addition, the State has significant Renewable Energy (RE) Sources that includes sites for developing Micro (up to 100 KW), Mini (100KW-5 MW) & Small (5-25 MW) Hydro power projects as well as sources for generating electricity through Biomass/Agro residue, Wind power, Solar energy, Cogeneration etc.

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