The Government of India started DACE scheme in April 2022. This scheme was launched under which of the following ministries?
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is Option 1 i.e. Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
- Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment will announce the DACE Scheme (Dr. Ambedkar Centres of Excellence) Pan India from BHU, Varanasi on 22 August 2022 at 2.00 p.m.
- Following the official beginning of the DACE Scheme, the selected 31 universities will sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Dr. Ambedkar Foundation, Department of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India.
- This scheme aims to provide high-quality free coaching amenities for UPSC Civil Services examinations to Scheduled Caste students
- Under the DACE Scheme, a total of 100 seats will be allocated for every coaching center.
- Out of the total number of seats sanctioned for each coaching center, 33% would be reserved for eligible female candidates from Scheduled Castes.