Pragati Scholarship Scheme which aims is to provide assistance for the advancement of Girls pursuing Technical Education, is launched by which of the following institutions/ministry?

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[A] All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE)

[B] Ministry of women and child development

[C] NCERT

[D] Ministry of Skill Development

Answer: A

Notes:

About Pragati Scholarship Scheme:

It was launched by All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) in 2014-15.
The Nodal Ministry is Ministry of Education.
Its aims are to provide assistance for the advancement of Girls pursuing Technical Education.
Under the scheme, a sum of Rs. 50,000/- per annum is disbursed to selected girl students based on certain criteria.

Source: EPIC December 2021