With reference to Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana, consider the following statements:1. It is the flagship scheme of the Ministry of Labour and Employ- ment.2. It, among other things, will also impart training in soft skills, entrepreneurship, financial and digital literacy.3. It aims to align the competencies of the unregulated workforce of the country to the National Qualification Skill Framework.Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
✓ Correct answer: c) 2 and 3 only
ExplanationStatement 1 is incorrect: The Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY) is a flagship skill development pro- gram aimed at enhancing employability among youth.It is imple- mented by the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepre- neurship (MSDE), not the Ministry of Labour and Employment.Statement 2 is correct: The scheme imparts training in soft skills, entrepreneurship, financial and digital literacy, im- proving employment readiness.Statement 3 is correct: It aligns competencies of informal sector workers with the National Skills Qualification Framework (NSQF) to standardize skill assessment.157
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