With reference to Assistance in Deploying Energy Efficient Technologies in Industries & Establishments (ADEETIE) scheme, consider the following statement:
1. This scheme enables Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) to upgrade to energy-efficient technologies through comprehensive financial and technical support.
2. This scheme is a flagship initiative of the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) under the Ministry of Power.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

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With reference to Assistance in Deploying Energy Efficient Technologies in Industries & Establishments (ADEETIE) scheme, consider the following statement:
1. This scheme enables Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) to upgrade to energy-efficient technologies through comprehensive financial and technical support.
2. This scheme is a flagship initiative of the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) under the Ministry of Power.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

ONLiNE UPSC · Accepted Answer

Union Minister of Power and Housing & Urban Affairs, launched ADEETIE Scheme to Accelerate Industrial Energy Efficiency in India.

Statement 1 is correct: The ADEETIE scheme (Assistance in Deploying Energy Efficient Technologies in Industries & Establishments) is designed to help MSMEs adopt energy-efficient technologies. It provides comprehensive support, including:

	Interest subvention: 5% for Micro and Small Enterprises, 3% for Medium Enterprises.
	Technical handholding: Investment Grade Energy Audits (IGEA), Detailed Project Reports (DPRs), Monitoring & Verification (M&V).
	Capacity building and awareness programs.

The scheme targets 60 industrial clusters across 14 energy-intensive sectors, such as textiles, foundries, food processing, pharma, and more

Statement 2 is correct: ADEETIE is a flagship initiative launched by the Ministry of Power, Government of India. It is implemented by the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE), which is the nodal agency for promoting energy efficiency across sectors

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With reference to Assistance in Deploying Energy Efficient Technologies in Industries & Establishments (ADEETIE) scheme, consider the following statement: 1. This scheme enables Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) to upgrade to energy-efficient technologies through comprehensive financial and technical support. 2. This scheme is a flagship initiative of the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) under the Ministry of Power. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2