Module: General Practice
Q148: Scenario: The "Auto-Component Cluster" in Pune has set up a Common Facility Centre (CFC) with a total cost of ₹20 Crore.
GoI Grant: ₹12 Crore
State Govt Grant: ₹4 Crore
SPV Contribution: ₹4 Crore
The CFC starts operations but fails to generate enough revenue to pay for electricity and the salary of the technical staff.
Question: Which critical aspect of the Detailed Project Report (DPR) was likely flawed or overestimated?
State Govt Grant: ₹4 Crore
SPV Contribution: ₹4 Crore
The CFC starts operations but fails to generate enough revenue to pay for electricity and the salary of the technical staff.
Question: Which critical aspect of the Detailed Project Report (DPR) was likely flawed or overestimated?
✅ Correct Answer: B
Deep Context:
The Problem: The "recurring costs" (Electricity, Staff, Maintenance) are NOT funded by the Government.
The Grant is a one-time "Capex" (Capital Expenditure) support.
Sustainability: The CFC must generate enough revenue from "User Charges" (fees paid by members to use the machines) to cover all O&M expenses.
DPR Failure: If the CFC fails to pay salaries/electricity, it means the DPR overestimated the demand (capacity utilization) or underestimated the running costs.
This is the most common reason for "Sick CFCs."
The Problem: The "recurring costs" (Electricity, Staff, Maintenance) are NOT funded by the Government.
The Grant is a one-time "Capex" (Capital Expenditure) support.
Sustainability: The CFC must generate enough revenue from "User Charges" (fees paid by members to use the machines) to cover all O&M expenses.
DPR Failure: If the CFC fails to pay salaries/electricity, it means the DPR overestimated the demand (capacity utilization) or underestimated the running costs.
This is the most common reason for "Sick CFCs."