Tata Trust and ____________ signed MoU to support handloom weaving community.
Options
A. Microsoft
B. Reliance Industries Limited
C. Deloitte
D. Hindustan Unilever
Correct Answer
Microsoft
Explanation
Tata Trusts and Microsoft India have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to jointly rejuvenate the handloom clusters in the eastern and north-eastern parts of the country. Microsoft's Project ReWeave will help preserve traditional weaving forms by upskilling workers, designing and marketing merchandise, and creating sustainable livelihood options. Microsoft will also enable digital training through Project Sangam, a Microsoft Azure-based Learning Management System, which provides necessary training and tools to weaving communities to help them realise their full potential.
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