Tripartite MoU Signed to Strengthen Livelihood Opportunities for Tribal Youth in Rourkela
Distilled Policy Brief
- The Livelihood Business Incubation Centre in Rourkela, recognized as a Centre of Excellence by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, has benefited over 600 students since its establishment in 2018.
🎯 Prelims High-Yield Examination Points
The Livelihood Business Incubation Centre in Rourkela is a collaborative initiative backed by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Ministry of MSME (via the ASPIRE scheme), and the Ministry of Steel (Rourkela Steel Plant).
⚖️ Mains Analytical & Syllabus Linkages
Analyze how inter-ministerial convergence and tripartite institutional arrangements can effectively enhance livelihood, skill development, and entrepreneurship among Scheduled Tribe youth.
🎯 UPSC Prelims Practice Drill
With reference to the Livelihood Business Incubation Centre in Rourkela, consider the following statements: 1. It has been recognized as a Centre of Excellence by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs. 2. The centre was established in the year 2018 as a collaborative effort involving multiple central ministries and public sector undertakings. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- [A] 1 only
- [B] 2 only
- [C] Both 1 and 2
- [D] Neither 1 nor 2
▶ Reveal Official Answer & Analytical Explanation
Both statements are correct based on the provided text. The Livelihood Business Incubation Centre in Rourkela was established in 2018 and has been recognized as a Centre of Excellence by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs. It functions through a collaborative effort involving bodies under the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, and the Ministry of Steel.
🏛️ Historical Twin PYQ Anchor (2021)
Consider the following statements regarding the "National Clean Air Programme (NCAP)": 1. It is implemented by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change. 2. Central Pollution Control Board acts as the sole regulatory executive body.