Q. With reference to Atal Innovation Mission, consider the following statements:
1. Its aim is to promote innovation and entrepreneurship across the country.
2. It is the initiative launched by Ministry of Science and Technology.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: A
Notes:
Statement 1 is correct: Its aim is to develop new programmes and policies for fostering innovation in different sectors of the economy. It provides platform and collaboration opportunities for different stakeholders, create awareness and create an umbrella structure to oversee the innovation ecosystem of the country.
Statement 2 is incorrect: Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) is a flagship initiative of NITI Aayog.
Source: PIB
