- The MoU was signed by the MD & CEO of the Mahindra Group, Anish Shah, and the Director (India) of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, Hari Menon.
- It is a two-year agreement that aims to economically empower women in India.
- The MoU is a step towards Mahindra’s commitment to achieving its Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) targets of impacting 1 million women per year from 2026 onwards.
- Mahindra Group was established in 1945 with its headquarters in Mumbai. The current Chairperson of the company is Anand Mahindra.
- Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation is a private foundation that was established in 2000 with its headquarters in Seattle, USA. The current CEO of the foundation is Mark Suzman.
Question:
Q.1 Which of the following company recently entered into an agreement with the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation to support women’s empowerment?a. Wipro
b. Infosys
c. TCS
d. Mahindra Group
