Economy : Human Development

Q 1 / 7

UPSC CSE Prelims 2022

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 ?

EXPLANATION

Correct Option

The correct option is Neither 1 nor 2.

Explanation

The India Sanitation Coalition is a collaborative platform initiated to support sanitation initiatives but is not funded by the Government of India or the World Health Organization.

Statement 1: Incorrect
The India Sanitation Coalition is an initiative of a non-governmental organization and operates as a multi-stakeholder platform. It is not funded by the Government of India or the World Health Organization.

Statement 2: Incorrect
The National Institute of Urban Affairs is an autonomous body under the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, not an apex body. It functions as a research and capacity-building institution rather than exercising apex-level authority.

Key Takeaway: Autonomous institutions and collaborative platforms must be distinguished from apex governmental bodies and funding authorities.

SOURCEThe Hindu/Indian Express/PIB 2022