- The programme was rolled out by Union Minister of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, Mahendra Nath Pandey.
- The fellowship programme was rolled out during the event of 'Transforming skilling through strategic partnerships under SANKALP'.
- The MGNF programme is government-funded and is having a period of 2 years.
- The programme is launched under SANKALP (Skills Acquisition and Knowledge Awareness for Livelihood Promotion), which is loan assisted by World Bank.
- The fellowship programme will impart on-ground practical experience to the beneficiaries.
- The beneficiaries will be provided with academic expertise and technical solutions which will develop their skills and will help them to manage the skill development planning at the district level.
- At the initial stage of the programme, the beneficiaries will be given training by the top 9 IIMs and after that, they will be allowed to work to strengthen District Skill Committees and the District Skill administration.
Question:
Q.1 In partnership with whom the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) has launched Mahatma Gandhi National Fellowship (MGNF) programme?
a. CBSE
b. Atal Innovation Mission
c. IITs
d. IIMs
a. CBSE
b. Atal Innovation Mission
c. IITs
d. IIMs
