Question

    Consider the following statement about Skill India Mission.

    I. It is also known as National Skill Development Mission.

    II. Recently the 6th anniversary of the Skill India Mission is observed on 15th July.

    III. It was launched in 2016.

    Which of the above statement is/are correct?

    A I only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B II only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C III only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D I and II only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E II and III only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The 7th anniversary of the Skill India Mission is being observed on 15th July, 2022. National Skill Development Mission also known as Skill India Mission was launched on this day in 2015. Skill India is an initiative of the central government to empower the youth with skill sets, making them more employable. The programme has numerous benefits and its objective is to enable youth to take up training in order to secure a better livelihood. Over one crore youth are getting trained every year under the Skill India Mission. Under the Pradhanmantri Kaushal Vikas Yojna, more than one crore 36 lakh young persons have been trained so far.

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