Q. With reference to District Skill Committees (DSCs), consider the following statements:
1. They function under the guidance of State Skill Development Missions (SSDM).
2. They are headed by the Collector.
Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect?

[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: C
Notes:

Both statements are correct. 

  • District Skill Committees (DSCs) function under the guidance of State Skill Development Missions (SSDM). These DSCs play a key role in addressing the skill gap and assessing demand at the district level. 
  • DSC is composed of all the significant district development departmental officers. The DSCs are headed by the District Collector. 
  • More than 700 District Skill Committees (DSC) set up across states over the last decade. 

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