UPSC Prelims 2006·GS1·economy·economic sectors and development

Projects and Development India Limited is mainly engaged in design engineering, procurement and supervision of construction/commissioning in which area?

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  1. APharmaceutical plants
  2. BPetroleum refineries and sugar factories
  3. CShip-building yard
  4. DFertilizer and allied chemical plantsCorrect

Explanation

The correct answer is D. Projects and Development India Limited is a Public Sector Undertaking under the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers. It was originally the design and development wing of the Fertilizer Corporation of India Limited. Its core expertise and primary business involve providing consultancy, design engineering, and project management services specifically for the fertilizer industry and related chemical sectors. While it has diversified into other areas like oil and gas, its main engagement and historical identity remain rooted in fertilizer and allied chemical plants.
economy: Projects and Development India Limited is mainly engaged in design engineering, procurement and supervision of construct

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