As a part of revision for Prelims 2018, Here’s a Factoid to brush up your concepts

Name of the scheme : National Skill Development Mission

Objectives : NSDM will provide a strong institutional framework at the Centre and States for implementation of skilling activities in the country.

Salient Features : The Mission will have a three-tiered, high powered decision making structure: 1. At its apex, the Mission’s Governing Council, chaired by the Prime Minister, will provide overall guidance and policy direction. 2. The Steering Committee, chaired by Minister in Charge of Skill Development, will review the Mission’s activities in line with the direction set by the Governing Council. 3. The Mission Directorate, with Secretary, Skill Development as Mission Director, will ensure implementation, coordination and convergence of skilling activities across Central Ministries/Departments and State Governments.

Nodal Ministry : Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship

Name of the scheme : Nirbhaya Fund

Objectives : -Nirbhaya Fund is an Indian rupee 10 billion corpus announced by Government of India in its 2013 Union Budget. -According to the then Finance Minister P. Chidambaram, this fund is expected to support initiatives by the government and NGOs working towards protecting the dignity and ensuring safety of women in India. -Nirbhaya (fearless) was the pseudonym given to the 2012 Delhi gang rape victim to hide her actual identity.

Nodal Ministry : Earlier Ministry of Home Ministry, Now Ministry of Women & Child