Consider the following statements with reference to solar power generation in Rajasthan The state is...........

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Consider the following statements with reference to solar power generation in Rajasthan:

The state is at third position in the country in terms of solar power generation capacity.
In solar module manufacturing, the state is at the top position in the country.

Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?

1 only

2 only

Both

None

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Explanation:

The state of Rajasthan has failed to bring in investments in equipment manufacturing despite being the number one state in the country for having largest solar power generation capacity.

In fact, it is at the bottom of the states and far behind the leading ones like Gujarat, West Bengal, Telangana, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu which have become major destinations for solar module manufacturers.

With only about 165 MW module manufacturing capacity, Rajasthan even lags smaller states like Haryana and others where the solar power generation is insignificant.

Industry representatives have recently raised concerns that without manufacturing of equipment, economic activities of a solar plant is very limited compared to other industries.

The state is diverting thousands of hectares of land for solar power generation. While it is playing a crucial role in contributing significantly to the solar mission of the country, the benefits for the local people are limited.

The state has lost huge opportunities by not proactively reaching out to solar component manufacturers.