With reference to Poshan Bhi Padhai Bhi Scheme consider the following statements The programme will ...........

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With reference to Poshan Bhi, Padhai Bhi Scheme, consider the following statements

The programme will focus on Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) at anganwadis across the country.
It is an initiative of Ministry of Education.

Select the correct statement.

1 only

2 only

Both

None

The government has launched the ‘Poshan Bhi Padhai Bhi’, with an objective to ensure that India has a high-quality preschool network.

About Poshan Bhi Padhai Bhi

‘Poshan Bhi Padhai Bhi’ is Ministry of Women and Child Development’s (MCWD) latest endeavour for strengthening Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE).
Objective: The programme will focus on Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) at anganwadis across the country. The aim is to make anganwadi centres as nutrition hubs as well as education-imparting centres.
Funding: The ministry has allocated Rs 600 crore for the training of anganwadi workers to implement the ECCE.

Hence only statement 1st is correct.