Correct option is A
The correct answer is (a) Dharmendra Pradhan
Explanation:
On June 29, 2020, Dharmendra Pradhan, the then Union Minister for Steel & Petroleum and Natural Gas, virtually inaugurated Asia’s first Continuous Galvanized Rebar (CGR) Production Facility in Mandi Gobindgarh, Punjab.
· The facility was set up by Madhav Alloys, marking a significant step in promoting corrosion-resistant infrastructure.
Information Booster:
· Galvanized rebars offer longer durability, superior corrosion resistance, and are especially suited for coastal and high-moisture regions.
· This facility supports the Make in India and Atmanirbhar Bharat missions by reducing reliance on imported materials.
Additional Knowledge:
Narendra Singh Tomar (Option b) . Then Minister of Agriculture. . Not related to the steel or industrial sector.
Nitin Gadkari (Option c) . Minister of Road Transport and Highways. . Known for infrastructure projects, but not involved in this facility’s launch.
Mahendra Nath Pandey (Option d) . Later served as Minister of Heavy Industries, but not linked to this 2020 inauguration.