Which department signed agreements with Amazon and Flipkart for the first time with the aim of creating a structured skill development mechanism for integrating Persons with Disabilities (PwDs) into the mainstream of the economy?

Correct option is D

The Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD), under the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, signed agreements with Amazon and Flipkart to create a structured skill development mechanism aimed at integrating Persons with Disabilities (PwDs) into the mainstream economy. This initiative focuses on job training, digital literacy, and employment opportunities in the e-commerce sector for PwDs.

Information Booster

• DEPwD signed agreements with Amazon & Flipkart for PwD skill development.
• Part of the Accessible India Campaign for economic inclusion.
• Provides structured job training and digital skill development.
• Aims to increase employment opportunities for PwDs in the private sector.
• Supports self-reliance and financial independence for PwDs.

Additional Knowledge

• (a) Department of Social Development and Persons with Disabilities – Incorrect; no such department exists in India.
• (b) Department of Family Welfare and Persons with Disabilities – Incorrect; family welfare focuses on maternal & child health, not PwDs.
• (c) Department of Child Welfare and Persons with Disabilities – Incorrect; child welfare deals with children's rights and protection.
• (d) Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities – Correct; the DEPwD leads disability empowerment initiatives.