Q. IREDA is an independent government organization which functions under which Ministry?
Answer:
Ministry of New and Renewable Energy
Notes: IREDA (Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Limited) is an independent government organization formed in 1987 to promote, develop, and provide financial assistance for projects related to renewable energy and energy efficiency.
This statutory body operates under the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE). The IREDA organized a cyclothon event recently, which commemorated the 36 years of IREDA’s existence and its role in financing and developing the renewable energy sector in the country.