With reference to the Scheme for Promotion of Academic and Research Collaboration (SPARC), consider the following statements:
1. SPARC is an initiative of the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship.
2. It aims at improving the research ecosystem of India’s all Educational Institutions by facilitating academic and research collaborations between Indian Institutions and the best institutions in Europe.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
1
1 only
2
2 only
3
Both 1 and 2
4
Neither 1 nor 2