Consider the following statements about Vigyan Jyoti Scheme:1. It aims to address the underrepresentation of women in different fields of Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) in the country.2.Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (NVS)is the implementation partner of Vigyan Jyoti.3. The Vigyan Jyoti programme is being implemented in 100 schools situated in both rural and urban areas. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

[A] 1 and 2 only

[B] 2 and 3 only

[C] 1 and 3 only

[D] 1, 2 and 3

Answer: A

Notes:

About Vigyan Jyoti Scheme:

The Vigyan Jyoti programme is being implemented in 100 schools in the country and all the schools are situated in rural areas.
The Nodal Ministry is Department of Science & Technology. Its aim is to address the underrepresentation of women in different fields of Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) in the country.
The scheme envisages hand-holding and interventions from Class IX and till the PhD level to encourage girls to pursue a career in underrepresented areas of STEM.
Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (NVS), an autonomous organization of the Ministry of Education, is the implementation partner of Vigyan Jyoti.

Source: EPIC January 2022