Consider the following statements: 1. The India Sanitation Coalition is a platform to promote sustainable sanitation and is funded by the Government of India and the World Health Organization. 2. The National Institute of Urban Affairs is an apex body of the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs in Government of India and provides innovative solutions to address the challenges of Urban India. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. India Sanitation Coalition — It is a collaborative platform launched by the FICCI, aimed at promoting sustainable sanitation. It is not funded by the Government of India and WHO. Verdict: Incorrect.

2. National Institute of Urban Affairs (NIUA) — NIUA is an autonomous institute/apex body under the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs and works on research, capacity-building, and innovative solutions for urban challenges in India. Verdict: Correct.

Therefore, only statement 2 is correct.