Mission Oxygen Self-Reliance-- Maharashtra

Current Context: The government of Maharashtra launched the ‘Mission Oxygen Self-Reliance’ scheme.

The scheme was launched with the aim to meet the state’s oxygen needs to fight the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Under this scheme, special incentives will be given to oxygen-producing industries.
Currently, the state holds the capacity to generate 1300 MT per day of oxygen. Sounder this scheme, the state government aims to increase this capacity to 3000 MT oxygen per day.
The incentives like minimizing power costs and interest subsidy for MSMEs with a fixed capital investment of up to Rs.50 crore will be granted.
The oxygen generation units set up in Vidarbha, Marathwada, Dhule, Nandurbar, Ratnagiri and Sindhudurg regions of the state are eligible for incentives up to 150% of their eligible fixed capital investments and units set up in the rest of Maharashtra will be eligible for up to 100% general incentives.
The benefit of the scheme will be granted only for those who will apply by 30th June 2021.
Due to this scheme, the healthcare system of the state will improve and the shortage of oxygen will be met.
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Question:

Q.1 Which state launched the ‘Mission Oxygen Self-Reliance’ scheme?
a. Maharashtra
b. Tamil Nadu
c. Manipur
d. Gujarat