Consider the following statements In 2015 the central government had allocated three coal blocks in ...........

Rajasthan Polity and Governance

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Consider the following statements:

In 2015, the central government had allocated three coal blocks in Chhattisgarh to Rajasthan Rajya Vidyut Utpadan Nigam Ltd (RVUNL)
Only one of them has been able to commence production so far.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

1 only

2 only

Both

None

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Explanation:

Recently, Rajasthan government has asked Chhattisgarh to fast-track the development of its two coal blocks in the state to help aid electricity production and ward off any blackouts.

This formal request comes Weeks after several states faced an energy crisis due to depleting coal stocks.

In 2015, the central government had allocated three coal blocks in Chhattisgarh to Rajasthan Rajya Vidyut Utpadan Nigam Ltd (RVUNL) but only one of them has been able to commence production so far.

The other two blocks are stuck in procedural delays.

Parsa coal block has the potential to produce 5 million tonne per annum of coal. Similarly, Kente Extension can give an additional 9 million tonne per annum.