Assam Secretariat Becomes India’s 1st Eco-friendly State Govt Headquarters

Current Context: The Assam Secretariat became the first eco-friendly state government headquarters in India on 16th June 2024.

• This achievement came about with the inauguration of a 2.5 MW solar power project on its campus.
• The project is expected to significantly reduce electricity dependence and cut monthly bills by Rs 30 lakh.
• This initiative is a big step towards Assam's goal of becoming a Net-Zero Government, promoting environmental sustainability.
• The government plans to expand this solar panel installation to other official buildings like medical colleges and universities.

Question:

1 Which state government headquarters in India became the first eco-friendly one on 16th June 2024?

• A) Assam
• B) Bihar
• C) Kerala
• D) Tamil Nadu

Answer: A) The Assam Secretariat became the first eco-friendly state government headquarters in India on 16th June 2024.