DefenceSaturday, 14 March 2026·https://testbook.com/current-affairs/14-march-2026-daily-current-affairs
BHEL Haridwar milestones: 5 MW solar plant, 30-ton EAF and upgraded SRGM flagged off
Union Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy visited BHEL Haridwar and flagged off key clean energy and defence equipment.
Key highlights
Direct fact
In March 2026, Union Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy visited BHEL Haridwar and flagged off a 5 MW solar power plant, a 30-ton Electric Arc Furnace, and the upgraded Super Rapid Gun Mount for the Indian Navy.
Key specifics
- The solar plant capacity is 5 MW and it is expected to generate about 90 lakh units annually.
- The Central Foundry and Forge Plant received a 30-ton Electric Arc Furnace (EAF).
- The upgraded Super Rapid Gun Mount (SRGM) was flagged off for the Indian Navy.
- The SRGM can fire up to 120 rounds per minute with a range of up to 35 km.
- The visit aligned with Aatmanirbhar Bharat and Make in India.
Exam lens
Question type: defence-industry and indigenous manufacturing; remember 5 MW, 90 lakh units, 30-ton EAF, and SRGM’s 120 rounds per minute and 35 km range. TNPSC may ask which public sector unit showcased these milestones.