Q. Consider the following statements:
1.The PM-JANMAN (Pradhan Mantri Janjati Adivasi Nyaya Maha Abhiyan) is aimed at socio-economic upliftment of Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs).
2.National Education Society for Tribal Students (NESTS) aims to establish private schools in urban areas for tribal children.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
Answer: A
Notes:
Explanations –
Statement 1 is correct. PM-JANMAN focuses on improving the socio-economic conditions of 75 PVTG communities across 18 states and one Union Territory. It aims to provide basic facilities such as housing, clean drinking water, education, health, and sustainable livelihoods through inter-ministerial convergence.
Statement 2 is incorrect. NESTS is an autonomous organization under the Ministry of Tribal Affairs that manages Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS). These schools are located in tribal-dominated areas, not urban areas, and aim to provide quality education to Scheduled Tribe (ST) and PVTG students.
Source: The Hindu
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