Question

Q14. Consider the following statements about Nirbhaya Fund:

1. The Ministry of Finance had set up a dedicated fund called Nirbhaya Fund in 2013.

2. The Ministry of Finance had set up a dedicated fund called Nirbhaya Fund in 2013.

3. It is a lapsable corpus fund.

Which of the above statements are correct?

• A. a) 1 and 3 only
• B. b) 2 and 3 only
• C. c) 1 and 2 only
• D. d) All of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is C

c) 1 and 2 only

Nirbhaya Fund

The Ministry of Finance had set up a dedicated fund called Nirbhaya Fund in 2013, for implementation of initiatives aimed at enhancing the safety and security for women in the country with Government contribution of Rs. 1000 Crores

It is a non-lapsable corpus fund.

The Fund is administered by Department of Economic Affairs of the finance ministry.

Nirbhaya (fearless) was the pseudonym given to the 2012 Delhi gang-rape victim to hide her actual identity.

Ministry of Women and Child Development is the nodal Ministry to appraise schemes under

Ministry of Women and Child Development is the nodal Ministry to appraise schemes under

Schemes of Ministry of Women and Child Development under Nirbhaya Fund

Keeping in mind the need to have schematic interventions and a proper mechanism for handholding of women in distress, 3 schemes i.e.

• ‘ One Stop Centre’,
• ‘ One Stop Centre’,
• ‘ One Stop Centre’,