Which of the following statements regarding the apprenticeship ecosystem in India is/are correct?
1. NITI Aayog's 2026 report introduces an Apprenticeship Engagement Index to benchmark state-level performance.
2. The Apprentices Act, 1961 was repealed to make way for the new unified digital platform proposed by NITI Aayog.

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A. 1 only — Statement 1 is correct as the Apprenticeship Engagement Index is a key proposal to rank states. Statement 2 is incorrect; the Apprentices Act, 1961 remains the governing law, though amended over time, and has not been repealed.