Question

    What is the total investment for establishing 500 new 'waste to wealth' plants under the GOBARdhan scheme announced by Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman in FY Budget 2023-24?

    A Rs 5,000 crore Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Rs 7,500 crore Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Rs 10,000 crore Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Rs 12,500 crore Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E Rs 15,000 crore Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman announced that 500 new ‘waste to wealth’ plants under GOBARdhan (Galvanizing Organic Bio-Agro Resources Dhan) scheme will be established for promoting circular economy. These will include 200 compressed biogas (CBG) plants, including 75 plants in urban areas, and 300 community or cluster-based plants at total investment of  Rs 10,000 crore.

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