Question

Consider the following sentences in the light of Nai Manzil Scheme launched by Union Ministry for Minority Affairs:

Which of the above statement(s) is/are incorrect?

• A. Only 1 & 4
• B. Only 2 &3
• C. Only 1, 3 & 4
• D. None of these

Answer 1

The correct option is C

Only 1, 3 & 4

The scheme will address the educational and livelihood needs of minority communities in general and muslims in particular as it lags behind other minority communities in terms of educational attainments.

• The scheme gives a new direction and a new goal for the all out of school or dropped out students and those studying in Madrasas. It is so because they will not be getting formal Class XII and Class X Certificates rendering them largely unemployed in organised sector.
• The Nai Manzil scheme is aimed at this target group as an integrated intervention in terms of providing education as well as skill development.
• It aims at providing educational intervention by giving the bridge courses to the trainees and getting them Certificates for Class XII and X from distance medium educational system.
• It will also provide them trade basis skill training in 4 courses including Manufacturing, Engineering, Services and Soft skills.
• The scheme is intended to cover people in between 17 to 35 age group from all minority communities as well as Madarasa students.

It will provide avenues for continuing higher education and also open up employment opportunities in the organised sector.