Correct option is B
�� Introduction
SWAYAM Prabha is a group of 40 DTH (Direct-to-Home) channels dedicated to telecasting high-quality educational content 24×7, initiated by the Ministry of Education, Government of India.
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CEC (Consortium for Educational Communication):
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An inter-university centre established by the University Grants Commission (UGC).
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It is responsible for developing and disseminating curriculum-based educational content for higher education.
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CEC is the nodal agency for multiple SWAYAM Prabha channels, including Channel-17, which focuses on Language and Literature.
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The content is broadcast via 24x7 DTH educational television channels for students in remote areas with limited internet access.
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(a) UGC, New Delhi
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UGC oversees and funds the SWAYAM initiative but is not directly responsible for content creation for specific channels.
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(c) IGNOU, New Delhi
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IGNOU handles Channel-14, which focuses on Teacher Education and School Curriculum under SWAYAM Prabha.
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(d) NIOS, Noida
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NIOS (National Institute of Open Schooling) develops content primarily for school-level education and manages other school-oriented channels, not Channel-17.