Question: Who amongst the following actresses has been appointed as ambassador to Skill India campaign recently by the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC)?
(a) Vidya Balan
(b) Priyanka Chopra
(c) Shabana Azmi
(d) Kajol
Answer- (b)
Related facts:
- On June 25th, 2017, the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) appointed famous Bollywood actress Priyanka Chopra as brand ambassador of ‘Skill India Campaign’.
- Priyanka will use her celebrity status to motivate youngsters to hone their abilities through a media campaign.
- The government aims to train 40 crore people by 2022 through its skilling initiatives.
- The National Skill Development Corporation India (NSDC) was setup as a one of its kind, Public Private Partnership Company with the primary objective of promoting the skills landscape in India
Reference:
http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/priyanka-chopra-to-endorse-skill-india-campaign/articleshow/59308363.cms
http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/priyanka-chopra-to-endorse-skill-india-campaign/1/986989.html
http://www.ptinews.com/news/8829027_Priyanka-Chopra-to-endorse-Skill-India-campaign