Ajay Kumar Sood, a member of the Prime Minister's Science, Technology and Innovation Advisory Council, has been appointed to the post for three years, replacing renowned biologist K Vijayaraghavan.
PM-DAKSH (Pradhan Mantri Dakshta Aur Kushalta Sampann Hitgrahi) Yojana, implemented by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, is a National Plan for the skilling of marginalized persons.
The mascot named 'Prakriti', will spread awareness among people about small changes that can be sustainably adopted in our lifestyle for a better environment.