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    Which of the following statements about the first Skill

    India Centre in Odisha is/are correct? 1. Dharmendra Pradhan inaugurated the first Skill India Centre in Bhubaneswar. 2.The Skill India Centre in Sambalpur aims to empower youth with industry-specific skills. 3. The initiative is a collaboration between NSDC and Odisha Skill Development Corporation.
    A Only Statement 2 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Statements 1 and 2 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Statements 2 and 3 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Only Statement 3 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E All Statements 1, 2 and 3 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    •     Union Minister of Education and Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, Dharmendra Pradhan, inaugurated the first Skill India Centre (SIC) of the country in Sambalpur, Odisha . •     The initiative is designed to build the capabilities and knowledge of Yuva Shakti in trades that are high in demand such as Media & Entertainment, Leather, Tourism & Hospitality, and IT-ITeS. •     It stands as a progressive step towards creating a conducive learning environment that empowers youth with industry-specific skills through a unique combination of classroom and work-based learning. Learn Along: About National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) •     National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) is the principal architect of the skill ecosystem in the country. •     It is a unique Public Private Partnership (PPP) enterprise working under the Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship (MSDE), Government of India. •     NSDC was established to catalyze the skilling ecosystem for private sector participation and be the strategic implementation and knowledge partner to Skill India Mission to build efficient vocational training initiatives, empowering India’s youth. About Odisha •     Chief minister: Naveen Patnaik        Capital: Bhubaneswar                      Governor: Raghubar Das

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