With regard to Pradhan Mantri Yuva Yojana( PMYY), consider the following statements:
1.Its primary objective is to impart entrepreneurship training to the educated youth only.
2.It has been launched by Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship and the Ministry of Human Resource Development.
Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect?
Both 1 and 2
Incorrect AnswerNeither 1 and 2
Incorrect AnswerExplanation:
•Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship launched the Pradhan Mantri YUVA Yojana, its flagship scheme for entrepreneurship training and education
•It will provide entrepreneurship education and training to over 7 lakh students in 5 years through 3050 Institutes.
•The scheme will also include easy access to information, mentor network, credit, incubator, accelerator and advocacy to create a pathway for the youth.
•The institutes under the PM YUVA Yojana include 2200 Institutes of Higher Learning (colleges, universities, and premier institutes), 300 schools, 500 ITIs and 50 Entrepreneurship Development Centres, through Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs).
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By: Cammy Garg