Which of the following statements is incorrect regarding the National Tariff Policy, 2016?
A. The Central Government of India has amended the National Tariff Policy for Electricity on 20 January, 2016.
B. The amended National Tariff Policy (NTP) 2016 focussed on renewable energy and sourcing of power through competitive bidding.
C. The amendments also aimed at achieving the objectives of UDAY scheme.
D. The amendments also aimed at achieving the objectives of Digital India scheme.
Answer:D
Which of the following statements is incorrect regarding the National Tariff Policy, 2016?
A. The Central Government of India has amended the National Tariff Policy for Electricity on 20 January, 2016. B. The amended National Tariff Policy (NTP) 2016 focussed on renewable energy and sourcing of power through competitive bidding. C. The amendments also aimed at achieving the objectives of UDAY scheme. D. The amendments also aimed at achieving the objectives of Digital India scheme.
Explanation: The Central Government of India has amended the National Tariff Policy for Electricity on 20 January, 2016. The amended National Tariff Policy (NTP) 2016 focussed on renewable energy and sourcing of power through competitive bidding. The amendments also aimed at achieving the objectives of UDAY scheme. Power tariff policy, governed under the Electricity Act, guides in setting power rates, signing of power purchase agreements, sale and purchase of coal and power (both conventional and renewable energy).