The Programme called NIDHI aims at nurturing ideas and innovation of the youth…
2016
The Programme called NIDHI aims at nurturing ideas and innovation of the youth of the country. It was launched by:
- A.
U.G.C.
- B.
Department of Science and Technology
- C.
Ministry of Commerce and Industry
- D.
HRD Ministry
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Correct answer: B
Key supports: Incubation, mentoring, seed grants, acceleration and capacity building for entrepreneurs.
Why the other agencies are not correct: University Grants Commission (UGC): Responsible for funding and regulating higher education institutions, not for launching the NIDHI innovation programme.
Ministry of Commerce and Industry: Focuses on trade, industry and commerce policies; it did not initiate NIDHI.
Ministry of Human Resource Development (Ministry of Education): Oversees education policy and institutions; NIDHI is an innovation programme under the Department of Science and Technology.