Amazon India to provide global platform to Nagaland women

By

Maverick Martins

Published
Jan 23, 2017

Amazon India has partnered with the state government and the National Skill Development Corp (NSDC) to provide women entrepreneurs in Nagaland a global platform to sell their products at zero initial cost.  

Amazon India will conduct training and skill development workshops to help the women entrepreneurs understand nuances related to online selling.

"We hope to drive this transformation in Nagaland by helping our women become e-entrepreneurs on Amazon. We look forward to extending all possible support to Amazon India in helping women artisans and entrepreneurs to participate in India's vibrant digital economy," Temjin Toy, the Principal Secretary to Nagaland Chief Minister told a media agency.

The programme also aims to encourage cottage industries in Nagaland by helping them grow through online commerce.

"With specialised training, skill development workshops, technology support and market access at zero initial cost, the initiative will not only boost the cottage industry run by women in Nagaland but also lead to the overall advancement of women e-entrepreneurs from the state," said Gopal Pillai, Director and General Manager, Amazon India.

The company's "Global Selling Programme" was launched in India in May 2016 and has garnered over 18,000 sellers selling 'Make in India' products on Amazon's nine global marketplaces.