Q. With reference to the the Pradhan Mantri Poshan Shakti Nirman (PM POSHAN) Scheme, consider the following statements:
1. The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare is the implementing ministry of the scheme.
2. It is a centrally sponsored scheme.
3. The Scheme aims at providing nutritional support and enhancing school participation of students.
How many of the above statements are correct?
Answer: B
Notes:
Explanation:
Statement 1 is incorrect: The PM POSHAN scheme is being implemented by the Ministry of Education.
Statement 2 is correct: PM POSHAN Scheme is a centrally sponsored scheme under which one hot cooked meal is served to 11.20 crore students studying in Balvatika and classes I to VIII, in 10.36 lakh Government and Government-aided schools on all school-days.
Statement 3 is correct: The Scheme aims at providing nutritional support and enhancing school participation of students.
Source: PIB
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