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 Ministry 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 ?
A
1 only
B
2 only
Correct Answer
C
Both 1 and 2
D
Neither 1 nor 2
Explanation
Statement 2 is correct as the National Institute of Urban Affairs (NIUA) is the premier research and advisory body under the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, dedicated to solving urban development challenges. Statement 1 is incorrect because the India Sanitation Coalition (ISC) was launched by FICCI as a multi-stakeholder platform and is not a government-funded entity under GoI and WHO. The core concept tested is the institutional framework and governance of urban sanitation and development initiatives in India.
Governance & Social IssuesUrban development and sanitation organizationsIndia Sanitation Coalitionsustainable sanitationGovernment of IndiaWorld Health OrganizationNational Institute of Urban AffairsMinistry of Housing and Urban AffairsUrban India