With reference to the Districts as Export Hubs (DEH) initiative, consider the following statements: 1. It is aimed at strengthening district-level export potential and supporting local value-chain development. 2. The Ministry of Finance is the nodal ministry of the initiative. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |ForumIAS

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Q. With reference to the Districts as Export Hubs (DEH) initiative, consider the following statements:
1.It is aimed at strengthening district-level export potential and supporting local value-chain development.
2.The Ministry of Finance is the nodal ministry of the initiative.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: A

Notes:

Explanation: 1 only

Statement 1 is correct: The Districts as Export Hubs (DEH) initiative serves as a facilitative framework aimed at strengthening district-level export potential and supporting local value-chain development.

Statement 2 is incorrect: The Ministry of Commerce & Industry is the nodal ministry of the initiative.

Source: PIB

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