Question

Which of the following statements are true regarding the 'Kanal' project and the role of ICFOSS?

1. The 'Kanal' project, launched by the Women and Child Development Department, aims to ensure complete safety for women.
2. ICFOSS supports gender and technology initiatives through hackathons, training, and fellowships.
3. The 'Kanal' project is primarily focused on economic empowerment of women.
4. ICFOSS's involvement in gender initiatives is limited to organizing summer schools.

• A. ii, iii
• B. i, iii
• C. ii only
• D. i, ii

Answer 1

Answer:

D. i, ii

• The 'Kanal' project, spearheaded by the Women and Child Development Department, is a dedicated effort to enhance the overall safety and security of women.

• Complementing these efforts, the International Centre for Free and Open Source Software (ICFOSS) actively contributes to gender equality through its technology-focused initiatives, providing a range of support mechanisms including specialized training programs, hackathons, and fellowships, thereby bridging the gap between gender and technology.