With reference to the PM-Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana, consider the following statements: 1. It is a Central Sector Scheme under the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE). 2. The scheme aims to benefit one crore households through rooftop solar installations. 3. It has no provision for employment generation or skill development. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |ForumIAS

Q. With reference to the PM-Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana, consider the following statements:
1.It is a Central Sector Scheme under the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE).
2.The scheme aims to benefit one crore households through rooftop solar installations.
3.It has no provision for employment generation or skill development.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

[A] 1 and 2 only

[B] 2 and 3 only

[C] 1 and 3 only

[D] 1, 2 and 3

Answer: A

Notes:

Explanation:

Statement 1 is correct: The scheme is a Central Sector Scheme implemented by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE).

Statement 2 is correct: It aims to benefit 1 crore households across India.
Statement 3 is incorrect: The scheme includes a strong focus on skilling and upskilling, targeting the creation of more than 3 lakh skilled manpower.

Source– ET

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