Consider the following statements with respect to the Nirbhaya Fund:

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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