Consider the following statements:
- The India Sanitation Coalition is a platform to promote sustainable sanitation and is funded by the Government of India and the World Health Organization.
- 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?
Detailed Explanation:
Answer: Option 4 — Neither 1 nor 2
Both statements contain inaccuracies regarding the institutional nature and funding of the India Sanitation Coalition and the National Institute of Urban Affairs.
❌ Statement 1 – Incorrect: The India Sanitation Coalition (ISC) is a multi-stakeholder platform launched in 2015 that brings together private sector, government, civil society, and experts to work on sanitation issues. It is not funded by the World Health Organization (WHO). ISC operates through a partnership model involving various stakeholders but WHO is not listed as a funding agency.
❌ Statement 2 – Incorrect: The National Institute of Urban Affairs (NIUA) is an autonomous body registered under the Societies Registration Act since 1976, functioning as India's premier urban think tank. It is not an apex body of the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, but rather an autonomous institution that works closely with the ministry and other stakeholders to provide research and innovative solutions for urban challenges.
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