Srinagar, Dec 4:
The Jammu and Kashmir Trade Promotion Organization (JKTPO) took a significant
step towards expanding market access to the entrepreneurs/ sellers/ artisans of
the region by collaborating with Amazon Global Selling and organised Onboarding
Drive at Tagore Hall in Srinagar today. The event witnessed active
participation from over 100 entrepreneurs, including women entrepreneurs,
e-commerce players, retailers, artisans, and other local businesses.
Amazon Global
Selling collaborated with logistic partners such as Shiprocket and Safexpress
to facilitate the onboarding of sellers, artisans, retailers, small merchants,
and traders onto their platform. This initiative opens up opportunities for
participants to showcase and sell their products on a global scale,
contributing to the broader goal of increasing exports from Jammu and Kashmir.
Mr. Shahid Ali,
JKAS General ManagerJKTPO, emphasized on the pivotal role of digital commerce
in business growth during his welcome address. He provided insights into the
Amazon Global Selling network and highlighted the numerous benefits of joining
the platform. The onboarding drive aligns with JKTPO's commitment to supporting
local exporters by providing diverse marketing platforms and forward linkages.
The onboarding
drive was spearheaded by Mr. Kunal Vaid, Regional Sales Lead for Global Trade,
with support from Mr. Kaitan Bagga, Head of Export Partnership, and Ms. Kriti
Gohal, Business Development Manager. Logistic partners Shiprocket and
Safexpress conducted informative presentations, detailing their secure and
affordable shipping services for global transportation of goods.
The highlight of
the event was the one-on-one onboarding sessions, where seller partners were
directly onboarded onto the Amazon Global Selling platform. This hands-on
approach allowed participants to swiftly integrate into the global marketplace.
The event
showcased the commitment of JKTPO, Amazon Global Selling, and its logistic
partners to empower local entrepreneurs and facilitate their entry into the
global e-commerce landscape. By providing a platform for small businesses to
reach a global audience, this initiative aims to boost economic growth and
create sustainable opportunities for the vibrant entrepreneurial community in
Jammu and Kashmir.