With reference to the PM Internship scheme, consider the following statements:  1. The scheme aims to provide 12-month internships to one crore candidates over a five-year period.  2. The scheme will be implemented by the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship.  Which of the statements given above is/are correct? 

Statement 1 is correct: About PM Internship Scheme • Announced in: Union Budget 2024-25.  • Aim: To provide 12-month internships for one crore candidates in the age group of 21 to 24 years, for five years. ƒ To provide real-life work experience to job seekers in top companies.  • Vacancies: 1,25,000 positions in 500 top companies for FY - 2024-25. • The top companies have been identified based on the average Corporate Social Responsibility expenditure of the last three years. ƒ Participation of the companies in the scheme is voluntary.  Statement 2 is not correct: Implementing Agency: Ministry of Corporate Affairs.