Recently, which of the following power generation companies has inked a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Assam Power Distribution Company (APDCL) to develop 1,000 MW of solar power project in the state?

The correct answer is 'NLC India' . Key Points NLC India inked a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Assam Power Distribution Company (APDCL) to develop 1,000 MW of solar power project in the state. NLCIL under the administrative control of Ministry of Coal, and APDCL wholly-owned by the government of Assam have entered into a MoU to form a joint venture company with equity participation of 51 percent by NLCIL and 49 percent by APDCL. Key Points NLC India Limited (NLC) (formerly Neyveli Lignite Corporation Limited) is a government-owned-fossil fuel miner and thermal power generator under the ownership of Ministry of Coal, Government of India. It annually produces about 30 million tonnes of Lignite from opencast mines at Neyveli in the state of Tamil Nadu in southern India and at Barsingsar in Bikaner district of Rajasthan state. It operationalises mining along with power generation capacity of ,6061 MW including renewable energy capacity of 1,421.06 MW with 1,370.06 MW of solar and 51 MW of wind-based power generation.