Consider the following statements regarding Jan Shikshan Sansthan(JSS) Scheme 1. Scheme is currently run by Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship. 2. It aims to provide vocational skills in non-formal mode to both non-literate and neo-literates. 3. The scheme is implemented through NGOs with 100% grants from the Government of India. Which of the above statements is/are correct?

[A] 1 and 2 only

[B] 2 and 3 only

[C] 1 and 3 only

[D] 1, 2 and 3

Answer: D

Notes:

All statements are correct

About Jan Shikshan Sansthan(JSS) Scheme:

The Scheme of Jan Shikshan Sansthan (JSS) was formerly known as the Shramik Vidyapeeth scheme. The scheme was launched in 1967 and was renamed as Jan Shikshan Sansthan in 2000.
Nodal Ministry: The scheme was transferred from the Ministry of Education to the Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship in 2018.

Mandate: To provide vocational skills in non-formal mode to non-literate, neo-literates, persons with a rudimentary level of education up to 8th and school drop-outs up to 12th standard in the age group of 15-45 years.
Target Group: The priority groups are women, SC, ST, minorities and other backward sections of the society.
Implementation: The scheme is implemented through NGOs with 100% grants from the Government of India.
At present, 233 JSSs in 25 States and 3 Union Territories are functional. The annual coverage of the beneficiaries is around 4 lakh, out of which 85% are women.

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