HD Kumaraswamy Dedicates Projects, Flags Defence Gear at BHEL Haridwar

Current Context: On 12 March 2026, Union Minister H. D. Kumaraswamy visited BHEL Haridwar, Uttarakhand, in a high‑profile showcase of India’s industrial and defence capabilities.

• He flagged off the 53rd Super Rapid Gun Mount (SRGM) for the Indian Navy, a Make in India artillery system capable of 120 rounds per minute with a range of 35 km.
• He dedicated a 5 MW solar power plant with 11,000 modules, expected to generate 90 lakh kWh annually, supporting India’s Net Zero 2070 vision.
• He inaugurated a 30‑ton Electric Arc Furnace at the Central Foundry and Forge Plant, enabling domestic production of high‑quality steel and large castings.
• He dispatched an 800 MW Turbine Generator Stator for Adani Power’s Raipur project, reinforcing BHEL’s dominance in India’s electricity backbone.
• The visit highlighted BHEL’s role in clean energy, indigenous defence manufacturing, and heavy engineering self‑reliance, aligning with the Aatmanirbhar Bharat mission.

Question:

Q.1 What is the expected annual power generation from the solar plant?
a) 50 lakh kWh
b) 70 lakh kWh
c) 90 lakh kWh
d) 120 lakh kWh

Answer: c) The plant is expected to generate 90 lakh kWh annually.