In May 2021, which state handed over its 2nd tranche of payment worth rupees 500 crores to Oil India Limited to enhance its equity in Numaligarh Refinery Limited (NRL)?

The correct answer is Assam. Assam Government on 27 May 2021 handed over its 2nd tranche of payment worth rupees 500 crores to Oil India Limited to enhance its equity in Numaligarh Refinery Limited (NRL). The decision enhances the share of the Assam government in NRL up to 26% from its previous 12.35%. NRL was an important organization for the state govt as it was a refinery set up under the provisions of the Assam Accord. Assam: Chief Minister - Himanta Biswa Sarma Governor - Jagdish Mukhi. A number of districts - 33. National Parks - Dibru-Saikhowa National Park, Kaziranga National Park, Manas National Park, Nameri National Park, Rajiv Gandhi Orang National Park. Dams - Subansiri Lower Dam(Subansiri River), Karbi Langpi Dam(Borpani River).