An initiative to promote renewable energy and energy efficiency in Karnataka:

Surya Karnataka
UDAY
UJALA
Saubhagya

The correct answer is: A) Surya Karnataka

Surya Karnataka is a state government initiative to promote renewable energy and energy efficiency in Karnataka. The initiative was launched in 2016 and aims to increase the share of renewable energy in the state’s electricity mix to 20% by 2022. Surya Karnataka is also working to improve energy efficiency in the state by promoting the use of energy-efficient appliances and lighting.

UDAY is a centrally-sponsored scheme launched in 2015 to improve the financial health of state power distribution companies (discoms). The scheme provides financial assistance to discoms to reduce their debt burden and improve their operational efficiency.

UJALA is a centrally-sponsored scheme launched in 2015 to replace inefficient incandescent bulbs with energy-efficient LED bulbs. The scheme has been successful in reducing India’s energy consumption and carbon emissions.

Saubhagya is a centrally-sponsored scheme launched in 2017 to provide electricity connections to all households in India. The scheme has been successful in providing electricity connections to over 40 million households.

Surya Karnataka is a more specific initiative that is focused on renewable energy and energy efficiency in Karnataka. UDAY, UJALA, and Saubhagya are more general initiatives that are focused on improving the power sector in India.