With reference to Pragati Scholarship Scheme, consider the following statements: The scheme aims to provide assistance for the advancement of girls pursuing Technical Education alone. The scheme was launched by NITI Aayog. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Q. With reference to Pragati Scholarship Scheme, consider the following statements:
1. The scheme aims to provide assistance for the advancement of girls pursuing Technical Education alone.
2. The scheme was launched by NITI Aayog.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: A

Notes:

Statement 1 is correct.
Statement 2 is incorrect: The scheme was launched by All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE).

Source: Scholarship scheme under AICTE to encourage girls students to pursue Technical Education