SSC CGL 23 Aug 2021 Shift 2 Paper

Question : 27 of 100

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Which of the following became the first Indian state to give electricity subsidy to farmers through Direct Benefit Transfer in January 2021?

Madhya Pradesh
Sikkim
Uttarakhand
Manipur

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Solution:

Madhya Pradesh has become the first state to give electricity subsidy through Direct Benefit Transfer.
Madhya Pradesh has framed a DBT scheme for agricultural consumers in the State.
The scheme has been implemented in Vidisha district of the state, where electricity is supplied through the Madhya Pradesh.
Madhya Kshetra Vidyut Vitaran Company Limited with effect from December

2020 .

Under the scheme an amount of ₹

32.07

crore was transferred to the bank accounts of 60081 beneficiaries in the month of December

2020 .

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