With reference to the SMILE Project consider the following statements It aims to provide welfare mea...........

Explanation:

SMILE Project

• The Union Government has formulated an umbrella scheme “SMILE - Support for Marginalized Individuals for Livelihood and Enterprise”.
• Objective: To provide welfare measures to the Transgender community and people engaged in the act of begging.
• The scheme strengthens and expands the reach of the rights that provide the targeted group with necessary legal protection and a promise to a secured life.
• It also focuses on the aspect of social security by emphasizing on providing medical care, education, occupational opportunities and shelter.
• This will be done with the support of State Governments/UTs/Local Urban Bodies, Voluntary Organizations, Community Based Organizations (CBOs) and institutions and others.
• Budget: Rs 365 Crore (2021-22 to 2025-26)
• Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment

Hence statement 1st is correct.