Project AMBER

Current Context: The Project AMBER was launched by National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) and Generation India Foundation (GIF) jointly.

• The AMBER signifies ‘Accelerated Mission for Better Employment and Retention’.
• It aims to fill the gap between skilling and employment.
• It was launched at India Habitat Centre, New Delhi.
• Various sustainable models responsible for skill development will be developed and implemented.
• It will result in inclusive growth, better outcomes, and institutional strengthening.
• The project AMBER aims to empower India’s youth with skills related to industries and thus grant them various employment opportunities.
• The project is funded by the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship under the Skills Acquisition and Knowledge Awareness for Livelihood Promotion (SANKALP) program and private philanthropy.
• Under the AMBER project, 30,000 youth will be trained and 50% amongst them will be women.

Question: 

Q.1 Which organization launched Project AMBER (‘Accelerated Mission for Better Employment and Retention’)?
a. Generation India Foundation (GIF)
b. National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC)
c. Atal Innovation Mission (AIM)
d. Both (a) and (b)