GG News Bureau
New Delhi, 23rd Nov. DGFT has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Amazon India to collaborate on capacity building for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in identified districts.
This partnership aims to boost e-commerce exports from India and support local exporters, manufacturers, and MSMEs in reaching international buyers.
Under the MoU, Amazon and DGFT will work together to organize training sessions and workshops for MSMEs in districts identified by DGFT as part of the Districts as Export Hubs initiative. This initiative aims to connect local producers, even in rural and remote areas, with global supply chains.
The collaboration with Amazon India is the first of its kind with e-commerce platforms. The main objective of this collaboration is to leverage e-commerce platforms to promote India’s exports. It aligns with the Foreign Trade Policy 2023, which recognizes e-commerce as a focus area for boosting exports.
The partnership will help MSMEs learn about e-commerce exports, improve their product imaging and digital cataloging, and receive tax advisory services, among other benefits.
As part of the collaboration, 20 districts have been identified for capacity building and handholding sessions.
DGFT is also in discussions with other e-commerce platforms like Flipkart/Walmart, E-bay, Rivexa, Shopclues, Shiprocket, and DHL Express to have similar collaborations in other districts across the country.
These efforts aim to support new and first-time exporters and MSME producers, contributing to India’s goal of achieving $1 trillion in goods exports by 2030.
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