Q. Dholera Special Investment Region is touted to become the first green city. In this context. consider the following statements:
- Special Investment Region is a term applicable only to Gujarat.
- Only Bharat Stage VI or electric vehicles are to be used in this SIR.
- Dholera SIR is to be a brownfield city.
Which of the above statements are correct?
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
Answer:
1 and 2
Notes: Explanation:
Statement 1 is correct:
SIR, in effect, is similar to special economic zone. But the term is applicable to Gujarat alone. These are to be set up under the provisions of Gujarat Special Investment Region Act, 2009. These regions are to become world class economic hub. Gujarat has 7 such SIRs.
Statement 2 is correct:
NITI Aayog CEO has described the project to be a green city. It will have vehicles plying only if it complies with the norms of BS VI or are of EV type. The BS VI norms are specifications for automotive industry to be in effect by 2020. It is a set of norms put forth by the Central Pollution Control Board.
Statement 3 is incorrect:
The Dholera SIR is to be green-field project. It is one out of the several such projects planned along the Delhi-Mumbai Industrial corridor (DMIC). A greenfield airport is also to be developed in the vicinity. The land had been acquired from the local farmers over the years.