Manipur becomes first NE state to join UDAY scheme

Q.  Which is the first NE state to join UDAY scheme?
- Published on 27 Jul 16

a. Mizoram
b. Manipur
c. Tripura
d. Nagaland

ANSWER: Manipur
 
Manipur has joined the UDAY scheme meant for the revival of debt stressed power distribution utilities and will get benefits of INR 263 crore.
  • Manipur is the 14th state to join UDAY. It is also the first NE state to opt for UDAY for improving the efficiency of DISCOMS.
  • GoI, Manipur and DISCOM of Manipur signed the MoU under the scheme Ujwal DISCOM Assurance Yojana.
  • An overall net benefit of close to INR 263 crore would accrue to states participating in UDAY by means of cheaper funds, reduction in AT&C and transmission losses, interventions in energy efficiency, coal reforms and more during the turnaround period.

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