Q. Consider the following statements:
  1. SAMPANN scheme is implemented by the Ministry of Communication.
  2. BHAVISHYA App is launched by the Ministry of Education.
  3. Bell of Faith initiative has been launched by the Odisha government.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Answer: Only 1
Notes: SAMPANN is an online pension processing system for Department of Telecommunications pensioners, implemented by the Controller General of Communication Accounts. It enables direct credit of pensions to bank accounts. BHAVISHYA is an online Pension Sanction & Payment Tracking System aimed at ensuring timely payment of retirement dues and Pension Payment Orders on the day of retirement. Bell of Faith is a safety project for senior citizens living alone in villages, providing a remote-controlled alarm to alert neighbors in emergencies, initially covering 250 houses.

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