Project UNNATI is an initiative of which of the following ministry? |ForumIAS

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[A] Ministry of Rural Development

[B] Ministry of Urban development

[C] Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare

[D] Ministry of Road Transport & Highways

Answer: A

Notes:

Project UNNATI

It is an initiative of the Ministry of Rural Development.
It is a skilling project to upgrade the skill base of the MGNREGA beneficiaries.
It will help in improving their livelihoods so that they can move to fulltime employment and hence reduce their dependence on MGNREGA.
Expenditure towards stipend and wage loss compensation are entirely borne by the Central Government.

Source: EPIC April 2022