Himachal Pradesh Government & Oil India signs MoU

Current Context:The Himachal Pradesh government and Oil India Limited (OIL) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on April 26, 2023 to establish a framework for cooperation in harnessing and developing new and renewable energy sources (NRES) in the state.

• The Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh, Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, said that the company would explore the possibilities of setting up floating solar power plants in various water reservoirs, besides establishing ground-mounted solar power projects.
• He also said that the OIL could set up a plant for producing green hydrogen and green ammonia on a pilot basis.
• He hoped that this MoU would significantly boost the development of the state’s energy sector and help in achieving the state’s energy goals

Question:

Q.1 When did the Himachal Pradesh government and Oil India Limited sign a MoU to harness and develop new and renewable energy sources in the state?
a. April 26, 2023
b. March 31, 2026
c. May 26, 2023
d. June 30, 2023