The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) has partnered with which foodtech company to take street vendors online?

Appeared in: NHM UP Staff Nurse-2021 Shift-1st

Explanation

The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) launched this initiative as part of the PM SVANidhi (Prime Minister Street Vendor's AtmaNirbhar Nidhi) scheme.
Swiggy was the first food-tech company to partner with the ministry for a pilot program to onboard street food vendors onto its platform in 2020.
The objective was to provide street vendors with access to a wider digital market, thereby increasing their earning potential, especially in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Option B: Zomato joined the initiative later; Swiggy was the initial partner for the pilot launch.
Option C: Uber Eats had already been acquired by Zomato in India and was not operating as an independent entity to be part of this government initiative.
Option D: Food Panda is no longer a major operator in the Indian food delivery market and was not involved in the PM SVANidhi scheme.

Clinical Relevance

Nursing practice connection: This is primarily an exam-oriented knowledge point with limited direct bedside application, so retain Government Schemes and Digital Economy as background academic context rather than a clinical decision trigger.
This partnership is a key example of public-private collaboration aimed at integrating the informal economy into the digital ecosystem.
The scheme provides street vendors with micro-credit facilities, digital training, and access to a larger customer base, promoting financial inclusion.
What if? If the question specified the year 2021 and asked which companies were part of the scheme, both Swiggy and Zomato could be considered as the program had expanded by then.

How to Approach the Question

First, identify the key entities in the question: the 'Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA)' and a 'foodtech company'.
Next, identify the purpose of the partnership: to 'take street vendors online'.
Recall or search for major government schemes related to street vendors. The PM SVANidhi scheme is the most prominent recent initiative.
Evaluate the options based on their known business activities and partnerships in India. Swiggy was the widely publicized initial partner for this scheme.
Eliminate other options: Zomato joined later, Uber Eats was acquired, and Food Panda has a minimal presence.

Concept Tested & Keywords

Concept Tested: Government Schemes and Digital Economy
Stem keywords: Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA), street vendors, foodtech company, online
Lead-in keywords: partnered with which

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