Question:Generation Unlimited India (YuWaah) which aimed to promote volunteerism among the youth of India as well as to help them transition from education and learning to productive work is an initiative of?
(a) UNICEF
(b) UNESCO
(c) UNDP
(d ) Niti Aayog
Answer:(a)
- Context:
- Union Ministry of Youth Affairs signed a Statement of Intent with YuWaah to work in partnership to promote volunteerism among the youth of India as well as to help them transition from education and learning to productive work, skilling and being active citizens.
About YuWaah:
- UNICEF had launched Generation Unlimited India (YuWaah) in November 2019.
- It is a multi-stakeholder alliance which aims to facilitate youth to gain relevant skills for productive lives and the future of work. The target age group of YuWaah includes adolescent girls and boys.
- Its key mission is to promote among youth foundational skills, life skills and flexible learning and identifying and scaling impactful delivery models.
- YuWaah intends to create platforms to guide youth to market opportunities (career guidance, mentorship, internships, apprenticeships) and facilitate integration of career guidance in school education.
By:Arpit Mishara
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