Question 4039

Which state government has partnered with NLC India Ltd. to set up a joint venture company for generating solar power?

Answer

Assam

Why?

The correct answer is Assam. Key Points Assam government has partnered with NLC India Ltd. to produce one GW plus solar power with an investment of Rs 5000 Crore. The government will sign MoU with NLC India, a Navratna enterprise, to set up a joint venture company for generating solar power. This is the first such initiative among PSUs in the energy sector. Additional Information Assam is a state in northeastern India known for its wildlife, archaeological sites and tea plantations. In the west, Guwahati, Assam’s largest city, features silk bazaars and the hilltop Kamakhya Temple. Umananda Temple sits on Peacock Island in the Brahmaputra river. Assam: Capital: Dispur Statehood: 26 January 1950 Literacy (2011): 72.19% Sex ratio (2011): 958 /1000 Governor: Jagadish Mukhi Chief minister: Himanta Biswa Sarma