Walmart & Flipkart signed MoU with Telangana Govt

Current Context: Walmart and Flipkart have signed a MoU with the Telangana government to support MSMEs in the state. This is a part of the Walmart Vriddhi Supplier Development Program, which aims to help small businesses and entrepreneurs grow and access wider domestic and online markets.

• According to the MoU, Walmart will provide guidance and training to the MSMEs to help them digitise their businesses and leverage online retail platforms. This will enable them to reach more customers and increase their sales and profits.
• The MoU was signed on July 27, 2023, in the presence of Jayesh Ranjan, the Principal Secretary of the Industries and Commerce Department of Telangana, and Joseph Julian KG, the Program Director of Swasti, a non-governmental organization that partners with Walmart Vriddhi.
• This is a great initiative for the MSMEs in Telangana, as they form a strong backbone of the state’s economy and contribute to its growth and development.

Question:

Q.1 What is the name of the program that Walmart and Flipkart are implementing to support MSMEs in Telangana?
a. Walmart Vriddhi Supplier Development Program
b. Walmart Flipkart MSME Empowerment Program
c. Walmart Flipkart Digital Transformation Program
d. Walmart Flipkart Telangana Growth Program