Current Affairs
2017
Government Schemes
What is the aim of the programme `Unnat Bharat Abhiyan’?
D.Developing human capital by allocating special funds for health care and education of rural and urban poor, and organizing skill development programmes and vocational training for them.
A.Achieving 100% literacy by promoting collaboration between voluntary organizations and government’s education system and local communities.
C.Strengthening India’s scientific research institutions in order to make India a scientific and technological power.
B.Connecting institutions of higher education with local communities to address development challenges through appropriate technologies.
Correct Answer: Option B
The Unnat Bharat Abhiyan, launched by the Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD), aims to connect higher education institutions such as IITs, NITs, and IISERs with local communities.
The objective is to address developmental challenges by deploying appropriate technologies and knowledge.
Therefore, option B is the correct answer.
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