Consider the following statements with regard to Sankalp Yojana of Bihar:
1. Sankalp Yojana is a centrally sponsored scheme and is funded by the world bank.
2. It has introduced innovative programmes to increase the productivity of agriculture in Bihar.
Which of the above is/are correct?

Correct option is D

The correct answer is (d) Only 1 is correct

Explanation:
• SANKALP (Skill Acquisition and Knowledge Awareness for Livelihood Promotion) is a centrally sponsored scheme under the Ministry of Skill Development.
• It is supported by a loan from the World Bank.
• It focuses on skill development and institutional strengthening, not specifically on agricultural productivity.

Information Booster:
• The scheme aims to improve short-term skill training quality.
• It was launched in January 2018.

Additional Knowledge:
Neither 1 nor 2 (Option a)
• Incorrect as statement 1 is factually correct.
Only 2 is correct (Option b)
• Incorrect because SANKALP is about skills, not agricultural techniques.
1 and 2 both (Option c)
• Incorrect because statement 2 is wrong.

So the correct answer is (d)