Q74.
Consider the following statements: 1. The India Sanitation Coalition is a platform to promote sustainable sanitation and is funded by the Government of India and the World Health Organization. 2. The National Institute of Urban Affairs is an apex body of the Minister of Housing and Urban Affairs in Government of India and provides innovative solutions to address the challenges of Urban India. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer
B
Explanation
Statement 1 is incorrect: The India Sanitation Coalition (ISC) was launched in 2015 at FICCI as a multi-stakeholder platform bringing together private sector, government, financial institutions, civil society groups, media, donors, etc. It is NOT funded specifically by Government of India and WHO. Statement 2 is correct: Established in 1976, the National Institute of Urban Affairs (NIUA) is a premier Institute appointed as an apex body to support and guide the Government of India in its urban development plans.