Question

    Which entity has been authorized in September 2024 to manage the Mahi Banswara nuclear project in Rajasthan?

    A Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B National Thermal Power Corporation Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Steel Authority of India Limited Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Anushakti Vidhyut Nigam Limited Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E Atomic Energy Commission Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Anushakti Vidhyut Nigam Limited (ASHVINI), a joint venture between NPCIL and NTPC, has been given the green light to take over and complete the Mahi Banswara Rajasthan Atomic Power Project using indigenous technology. This strategic move is part of India’s broader objective to expand its nuclear energy capacity, aligning with the national goal of achieving net-zero emissions by 2070.

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