Indian Council of Agricultural Research signs a MOU with Amazon Kisan

Current Context: Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) and Amazon Kisan, they have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on 8th June 2023 to collaborate on guiding the farmers on scientific cultivation of different crops for optimum yield and income.

• ICAR will provide technological backstopping to the farmers through Amazon’s network, while Amazon will provide training support and assist farmers in marketing their produce through its online platform.
• This partnership aims to improve farmers’ livelihood and boost crop yield, as well as to ensure access to high-quality fresh produce for consumers across India, including through Amazon Fresh.

Question:

Q.1 Which two organizations have signed a MoU to collaborate on guiding the farmers on scientific cultivation of different crops?
a. Indian Institute of Technology and Amazon Kisan
b. Indian Council of Agricultural Research and Flipkart Farmer
c. Indian Council of Agricultural Research and Amazon Kisan
d. Indian Institute of Technology and Flipkart Farmer