Consider the following statements about the National SC-ST Hub (NSSH) Scheme, 1. The scheme is implemented by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment through the National Scheduled Castes Finance and Development Corporation (NSFDC). 2. It aims to promote entrepreneurship among Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) entrepreneurs by facilitating their participation in public procurement and strengthening their competitiveness. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |ForumIAS

Q. Consider the following statements about the National SC-ST Hub (NSSH) Scheme,
1.The scheme is implemented by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment through the National Scheduled Castes Finance and Development Corporation (NSFDC).
2.It aims to promote entrepreneurship among Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) entrepreneurs by facilitating their participation in public procurement and strengthening their competitiveness.
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: B

Notes:

Explanation: 2 only

Statement 1 is incorrect: The scheme is implemented by the National Small Industries Corporation (NSIC) under the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME).

Statement 2 is correct: The National SC-ST Hub has been set up to provide professional support to Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe Entrepreneurs to fulfil the obligations under the Central Government Public Procurement Policy for Micro and Small Enterprises Order 2012, adopt applicable business practices and leverage the Stand Up India initiative. The Hub was launched by the Prime Minister on October 18th, 2016.

Source: PIB

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