Under which scheme will 500 new 'waste to wealth' plants be established, as per the 2023-24 Union Budget of the Government of India?
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. GOBARdhan
GOBARdhan (Galvanizing Organic Bio-Agro Resources Dhan) scheme. Under the Union Budget 2023–24, the Government of India announced the establishment of 500 new ‘waste to wealth’ plants under this scheme. These plants aim to promote a circular economy by converting organic waste, cattle dung, and agricultural residues into biogas and bio-manure. The initiative supports clean energy, rural income generation, and Swachh Bharat Mission goals.
Other options:
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PM KUSUM focuses on solar energy promotion for farmers.
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Swachh Bharat Mission emphasizes sanitation and cleanliness, not biogas production.
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Ujjwala Yojana provides LPG connections to poor households.
Thus, GOBARdhan directly supports sustainable waste management and renewable energy generation.