Source: TH Subject: Government Scheme Context: The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) criticised the government over the slow implementation of the SANKALP scheme, citing delays and weak monitoring mechanisms. About SANKALP scheme: What it is? SANKALP (Skill Acquisition and Knowledge Awareness for Livelihood Promotion) is a flagship skill development programme aimed at improving the quality and …
Syllabus: Polity/Governance Source: TH Context: The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has urged a comprehensive review of UIDAI’s functioning after biometric verification failures led to wrongful exclusion from welfare schemes and raised concerns over data security breaches. About PAC has urged a comprehensive review of UIDAI’s functioning: What it is PAC? A parliamentary committee that audits …
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