Odisha Govt Partnered with Infosys & Nasscom

Current Context: The Higher Education Department of Odisha Government signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Infosys Limited and Nasscom for undertaking up-skilling and developing the employability of students of Higher Education Institutions in Odisha.

• This collaboration aims to provide learning and employment opportunities for students and promote equal access to education for passionate individuals, equipping them for the future.
• Infosys Springboard, a free virtual platform that delivers corporate-grade learning experiences, will be used to enhance the skills of around 800,000 students across 1,100 Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) under the Higher Education Department of the Government of Odisha.

Question:

Q.1 Which department of Odisha Government signed the MoU with Infosys and Nasscom?
a. Education Department
b. Higher Education Department
c. Skill Development and Technical Education Department
d. Science and Technology Department