UVA - Current Affairs Questions and Answers

1)   What does UVA stand for in the content of Discoms ?

a. Urja Vidyut Abhiyantas
b. Urban Vidyut Abhiyantas
c. Urban Vikas Abhiyantas
d. None of the above
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Urban Vidyut Abhiyantas

Explanation:
Shri Piyush Goyal, Union Minister of State for Power, Coal, New & Renewable Energy and Mines launched the induction programme of the Urban Vidyut Abhiyantas to be placed in state DISCOMS.

  • UVAs are missionaries of technology, and will be taking forward a movement towards better power.
  • Ministry of Power has taken up this innovative experiment of placing young professionals called UVAs to discos to monitor IPDS with better synergies and coordination among stakeholders.
  • UVAs have 3-15 years experience in project management, distribution franchisee, infrastructure sector to be positioned in every Discom.
  • Urban flagship programme IPDS/ Integrated Power Development Scheme has a total outlay of INR 65424 crore and under the scheme, state governments are working under the centre to ensure 24/7 power for all.