Q. With reference to Passport to Earning (P2E) Initiative, consider the following statements:
1.It is a digital platform that aims to provide young people with free, world-class and job-relevant skills training and position them for employment opportunities.
2.The significance of this initiative lies in its proactive approach to tackling the increasing skills gap experienced by youth on a global scale.
3.The initiation of the program in India is currently hindered by the relatively low percentage of the population with access to passports.
How many of the above statements are correct?
Answer: B
Notes:
Explanation –
Statements 1 and 2 are correct. P2E Initiative is a digital platform that aims to provide young people with free, world-class and job-relevant skills training and position them for employment opportunities. The significance of this initiative lies in its proactive approach to tackling the increasing skills gap experienced by youth on a global scale. The initiative has been launched by the UNICEF.
Statement 3 is incorrect. Till now, P2E Initiative has skilled and certified more than one million young people in India in areas of financial literacy and digital productivity. Notably, 62% of all young learners who benefitted from P2E courses in India are adolescent girls and young women.
Source: ForumIAS
