With reference to Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana, consider the following statements: I. It is the flagship scheme o…
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With reference to Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana, consider the following statements: I. It is the flagship scheme of the Ministry of Labour and Employment. II. It was launched in the year 2014. III. Among other things, it will also impart training in soft skills, entrepreneurship, financial and digital literacy. IV. It aims to align the competencies of the unregulated workforce of the country to the National Skill Qualification Framework. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
✓ Correct answer: b) III and IV only
ExplanationI) It is the flagship scheme of the Ministry of Labour and Employment.This statement is incorrect. - The Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY) is not a scheme under the Ministry of Labour and Employment.Instead, it is the flagship scheme of the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE).II) It was launched in the year 2014, This statement is incorrect. - The Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY) was indeed launched on 16th July,2015. III) Among other things, it will also impart training in soft skills, entrepreneurship, financial and digital literacy.This statement is generally correct. - PMKVY aims to provide skill training in various domains, including soft skills, entrepreneurship, financial literacy, and digital skills, among others.IV) It aims to align the competencies of the unregulated workforce of the country to the National Skill Qualification Framework.This statement is generally correct. - The primary aim of PMKVY is to provide skill training and certification that aligns with the National Skill Qualification Framework (NSQF) to enhance the employability of the workforce.Hence, the correct answer is option (B).
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