Which of the following states will have India's first lithium-ion battery manufacturing plant, expected to become operational by 2021?
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. Gujarat.
Gujarat will host the construction of India's first lithium refinery, which will use lithium ore to create battery-grade material.
- Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) and LIBCOIN will build India's first 1GWh lithium-ion battery plant.
- The plant's capacity will be scaled up to 30GWh in due course.
- This project will bring energy independence by replacing oil imports with abundant renewable energy.