IFS launches the Revamped Website of PPPININDIA & Online Portals

Current Context: IFS stands for Infrastructure Finance Secretariat, which is a division under the Department of Economic Affairs (DEA), Ministry of Finance, Government of India. PPPININDIA is the website of Public Private Partnerships in India, which provides key information related to PPP initiatives in India and shares PPP best practices.

• IIPDF stands for India Infrastructure Project Development Fund Scheme, which is a scheme for providing financial support for project development expenses of PPP projects.
• The web search results also indicate that the IFS has launched the revamped website of PPPININDIA and online portals for IIPDF on 14th June 2023.
• The IIPDF Portal allows submitting applications for consideration under IIPDF Scheme online.

Question:

Q.1 What is the name of the division under the Department of Economic Affairs that is responsible for harmonizing policies and initiatives related to infrastructure financing and development?
a. Infrastructure Policy Secretariat (IPS)
b. Infrastructure Development Secretariat (IDS)
c. Infrastructure Financing Secretariat (IFS)
d. Infrastructure Finance Secretariat (IFS)