CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -GOAL (Going Online as Leaders) is a joint initiative of Ministry of Tribal Affairs and Meta (formerly Facebook), which aims at digital empowerment of tribal youth and women through concept of mentor and mentee.

Detailed explanation-2: -Second Phase of Goal Programme for uplifting tribal communities through digital entrepreneurship launched. Shri Arjun Munda, Minister of Tribal Affairs launched the second phase of the Going Online As Leaders (GOAL) program. The programme is a joint initiative of the Ministry of Tribal Affairs and Meta (FaceBook).

Detailed explanation-3: -The mentees were also given a smart phone and Internet Connectivity by Facebook. The second phase of the GOAL Programme (GOAL 2.0) was launched on 28thJune, 2022 with an aim to digitally upskill tribal youth by promoting entrepreneurship and opening up opportunities for them using digital technology.

Detailed explanation-4: -It aimed at digital empowerment of tribal youth and women through the concept of mentor and mentee. The programme is fully funded by Meta (Facebook India). Trainings were provided for three pillars: Communication & Life Skills. Enabling Digital Presence.

Detailed explanation-5: -GOAL (Going Online as Leaders) is an initiative launched by Ministry of Tribal Affairs (MoTA) in partnership with Facebook India to digitally skill and empower 5000 youth from tribal communities to become leaders of tomorrow by leveraging the power of digital technology.