Which of the following is true regarding recently constituted Anil Baijal Panel ........

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Which of the following is true regarding recently constituted Anil Baijal Panel?

It will decide on the institutional mechanisms to be evolved for Swachh Bharat Abhiyaan

It will suggest a framework to assess CSR activities

It will focus on skill development and creation of skilled manpower

None of the above

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Explanation:

Second option is correct.
The Union Government on 3 February 2015 constituted a High Level Panel to suggest a framework to assess Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) activities undertaken by companies under the Companies Act, 2013.
The panel will be headed by former Union Home Secretary Anil Baijal. It will have members from the Department of Public Enterprises and Corporate Affairs Ministry

Terms of Reference of Anil Baijal panel-

To evaluate money spent on CSR activities by the companies.
To recommend suitable methodologies for monitoring compliance of the CSR provisions.
To suggest measures to be adopted by the companies for systematic monitoring and evaluation of their own CSR initiatives.
To identify strategies for monitoring and evaluation of CSR initiatives through expert agencies and institutions to facilitate adequate feed back to the government with regard to the efficacy of CSR expenditure.
To look at whether a different monitoring mechanism is required for government companies undertaking CSR works. If it is found necessary, then necessary suggestions will be made.