Solid Waste Management Rules, 2016 - Ministry of ensures purchase of energy

Q.  Which of the following is/are true regarding Solid Waste Management Rules, 2016?

1) Ministry of Power will ensure compulsory purchase of power generated from Waste to Energy plants by DISCOMs.
2) Ministry of Power shall facilitate infrastructure creation for Waste to Energy plants
- Published on 06 Apr 16

a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both 1 and 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2

ANSWER: Only 1
 
  • Ministry of Power shall fix tariff or charges for the power generated from the Waste to Energy plants based on solid waste and ensure compulsory purchase of power generated from such Waste to Energy plants by DISCOMs.
  • This will make the waste to energy plants economically viable and improve the gainful utilization of waste.
  • The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy Sources shall facilitate infrastructure creation for Waste to Energy plants and provide appropriate subsidy or incentives for such Waste to Energy plants.

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