The correct answer is: a) Promoting renewable energy.
ANERT is a government agency under the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) of India. It was established in 1982 with the objective of promoting the development and use of renewable energy technologies in India. ANERT has been instrumental in promoting renewable energy in India through a variety of initiatives, including:
- Providing financial assistance to renewable energy projects
- Conducting research and development on renewable energy technologies
- Promoting awareness about renewable energy among the public
- Providing training and capacity building to renewable energy professionals
ANERT’s efforts have helped to make India a leader in the field of renewable energy. India is now the world’s fourth largest producer of solar power and the fifth largest producer of wind power. ANERT’s work has also helped to reduce India’s dependence on fossil fuels and improve air quality.
The other options are incorrect because:
- Rural electrification is the process of providing electricity to rural areas. ANERT does not play a key role in this process.
- Power sector reforms are the process of restructuring the power sector to improve efficiency and reduce costs. ANERT does not play a key role in this process.
- Energy efficiency initiatives are the process of reducing energy consumption. ANERT does play a role in this process, but it is not the agency’s primary focus.