Consider the following statements with respect to the Nirbhaya Fund:
1. It is a dedicated fund set up by the Government of India in 2013 which can be utilized for project specifically designed to improve the safety and security of women.
2. It is a non-lapsable corpus fund administered by the Department of Economic Affairs of the Ministry of Finance.
3. Funding to Non-Governmental Organisations is also envisaged under the framework.
Choose the correct statement/s given above.
A. 1 Only
B. 1 & 2 Only
C. 3 Only
D. 2 & 3 Only
Answer: 1 & 2 Only
Explanation:
Funding to Non-Governmental Organisation is not envisaged under the Nirbhaya Fund Framwork.
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