Q. SHAKTI scheme was launched in 2017 to:
Answer:
Ensure availability of coal
Notes:
- Scheme for Harnessing and Allocating Koyala (Coal) Transparently in India (SHAKTI) policy was designated for the allocation of coal among thermal power plants. It was launched in 2017 by the Ministry of Coal.
- It aims to ensure the availability and supply of coal to thermal power plants (TPPs) in a transparent way.
- The scheme also aims to reduce the dependence on imported coal and promote rationalization of coal linkages.