Consider the following statements about the GOBARdhan National Circular Bioenergy Scheme: 1. The scheme is implemented by the Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD). 2. It aims to increase domestic Compressed Biogas (CBG) production nearly ten-fold. 3. The scheme ensures an assured market for compressed biogas through a dedicated offtake framework. How many of the above statements are correct? |ForumIAS

Q. Consider the following statements about the GOBARdhan National Circular Bioenergy Scheme:
1.The scheme is implemented by the Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD).
2.It aims to increase domestic Compressed Biogas (CBG) production nearly ten-fold.
3.The scheme ensures an assured market for compressed biogas through a dedicated offtake framework.
How many of the above statements are correct?

[A] Only one

[B] Only two

[C] All three

[D] None

Answer: B

Notes:

Explanation: 2 and 3

Statement 1 is incorrect: Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas

Statement 2 is correct: The Cabinet has approved GOBARdhan Scheme, which will give a major boost to Compressed Biogas, with the aim of increasing domestic CBG production nearly ten-fold.

Statement 3 is correct: A key feature of the new scheme is the creation of an assured market for compressed biogas through a dedicated offtake framework.

Source: DD News

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