Question: Consider the following statement and choose the correct option:
(1) Union Jal Shakti Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat launched the online dashboard.
(2) The dashboard is being hosted on the India Investment Grid (IIG).
Correct option:
(a)Only 1
(b)only 2
(c)1 and 2 both
(d)None of the above
Answer: (b)
Related facts:
- Union Minister for Finance & Corporate Affairs Nirmala Sitharaman inaugurated the National Infrastructure Pipeline (NIP) Online Dashboard here today through video conferencing on August 10, 2020.
- The online dashboard is a one stop solution for all stakeholders looking for information on infrastructure projects in New India.
- The dashboard is being hosted on the India Investment Grid (IIG).
- The availability of NIP projects on IIG will ensure easy accessibility to updated project information and attract investors for PPP projects.
- India Investment Grid (IIG):
- India Investment Grid (IIG) (www.indiainvestmentgrid.gov.in), IIG is an interactive and dynamic online platform that showcases updated & real-time investment opportunities in the country.
- It is designed and managed by Invest India, the National Investment Promotion and Facilitation Agency.
- IIG serves as the gateway to investments in India, and is also widely used by Indian missions and embassies across the world.
- National Infrstrcucture Pipeline (NIP):
- NIP is a first-of-its-kind initiative to provide world-class infrastructure across the country and improve the quality of life for all citizens.
- NIP will improve project preparation, attract investments (both domestic & foreign) into infrastructure, and will be crucial for attaining the target of becoming a $5 trillion economy by FY 2025.
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