Correct option is A
The correct answer is (a) It was initiated by Shri Abul Kalam Azad. This statement is incorrect because 'Swayam Prabha' was launched by the Ministry of Human Resource Development (now Ministry of Education), not by Shri Abul Kalam Azad. It is a modern initiative for educational content dissemination through digital means, initiated in the 21st century.
Information Booster: · 'Swayam Prabha' is a group of 40 DTH channels that broadcast high-quality educational programs.
· The channels cover a wide range of topics, including engineering, science, arts, social sciences, and more.
· It is available 24x7 and aims to make education accessible to everyone, especially in remote areas.
· The initiative is a part of the 'Digital India' campaign.