SHILLONG, Jan 19: The Department of Commerce and Industries, Government of Meghalaya, signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Amazon at the Directorate of Commerce and Industries in Shillong, marking the first collaboration between Amazon and any State Government department in Meghalaya recently.
The MoU signing was followed by a workshop conducted by the Amazon team for over 100 MSMEs, during which participants learnt about Amazon’s Karigar and Saheli initiatives.
The Department encouraged MSMEs to register on the Amazon platform to enhance product visibility and expand market reach, and assured handholding support at artisans’ level to facilitate their onboarding and business collaboration with Amazon.
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The event was attended by Sarita Tiwari from Amazon; F Sutgna, Director of C&I M L Wanshnong, Joint Director; Daphiralin Kharjana, MD of the MHHDC; members of the RAMP SPIU; and other officials.
Speaking on the occasion, the Director stated that the partnership is expected to generate long-term value and significantly strengthen market access for MSMEs.
The MoU has been signed under the Raising and Accelerating MSME Performance (RAMP)Â Scheme by MoMSME.
As part of the agreement, the Meghalaya Handloom & Handicrafts Development Corporation (MHHDC), a Public Sector Undertaking under the Department of Commerce and Industries, will manage business operations, including product listings, cataloguing, and pricing on the Amazon platform
