Government launches new e-commerce portal for artisans, weavers with 0% commission from sellers, free shipping
- IBEF
- April 25, 2023
The government has launched an e-commerce portal called Indiahandmade.com to enable artists and weavers to sell their handloom and handicraft products directly to clients without the need for middlemen. Prime Minister Mr. Narendra Modi tweeted, “Do visit indiahandmade.com and add momentum to the movement towards being #VocalForLocal.”
The textiles ministry in a statement said the portal will provide products from more than 35 lakh handloom weavers and 27 lakh handicraft artisans directly to the consumers. The portal currently offers clothing, home decor, jewellery, accessories, and other products handmade by skilled artisans.
“Integration with multiple logistic partners for smooth order processing, free handholding of sellers from registration till order fulfilment, connecting artisans and weavers directly to the buyers through a common platform,” are other features of the portal, said the ministry.
The portal will also provide an opportunity for 62 lakh weavers and artisans to become future e-entrepreneurs. The portal offers free shipping to customers, a return option, and a variety of online payment processors without charging any commission to vendors.
The ministry further added, “With the help of this virtual Indian store, the artisans will get remunerated fairly with no middlemen to manipulate prices and city-dwelling urban Indians will get access to 100% authentic & best handcrafts products emerging straight from the heart of India.”
Disclaimer: This information has been collected through secondary research and IBEF is not responsible for any errors in the same.
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