Match the following Schemes/Initiatives of the Government of India in List–I with Associated Ministries in List–II:
List–I (Schemes/Initiatives) a. NIPUN Bharat b. Ayushman Bharat c. PM Gati Shakti d. Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao
List–II (Associated Ministries)
1. Ministry of Commerce and Industry
2. Ministry of Education
3. Ministry of Women & Child Development
4. Ministry of Health & Family Welfare
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

Correct option is A

The correct answer is (a) a–2, b–4, c–1, d–3
Explanation: • NIPUN Bharat (National Initiative for Proficiency in Reading with Understanding and Numeracy) is implemented by the Ministry of Education to improve foundational literacy and numeracy skills of children in primary classes. • Ayushman Bharat (Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana - PMJAY + Health and Wellness Centres) is under the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, aiming to provide universal health coverage. • PM Gati Shakti – National Master Plan for Multi-modal Connectivity is spearheaded by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, focusing on integrated infrastructure development. • Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao is implemented by the Ministry of Women & Child Development along with Health and Education departments, aiming at improving the child sex ratio and promoting girls’ education.
Information Booster: • NIPUN Bharat was launched in 2021 as part of NEP 2020 implementation. • Ayushman Bharat was launched in 2018, providing ₹5 lakh annual health cover per family. • PM Gati Shakti was launched in October 2021 as a GIS-based digital platform for coordinated infrastructure planning. • Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao was launched in 2015 in Haryana, a state with one of the lowest child sex ratios.