The New Industrial Policy (2016) of Government of Jharkhand has given top priority to rural electrification with an objective of
A. 70% Electrification by 2017
B. 80% Electrification by 2017
C. 90% Electrification by 2017
D. 100% Electrification by 2017
Answer: Option D
Solution (By Examveda Team)
The Government of Jharkhand gave priority to industrial growth in order to reduce poverty and employment. It aimed to create an industry-friendly environment to maximize investment in mineral and natural resource-based industries. Under this policy, the state government collaborated with GAIL for the infrastructure development of the power. The aim was to provide 100% rural electrification by 2017 to 32,000 villages. At the time of this policy, there was only 15% rural electrification.
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