Flipkart signs MoU with Tamil Nadu government to boost small-scale businesses

E-commerce marketplace Flipkart has signed a memorandum of understanding with Tamil Nadu MSME Trade and Investment Promotion Bureau to bring local artisans, weavers, craftsmen and SMBs into the e-commerce fold.

The partnership under the Flipkart Samarth programme will enable Tamil Nadu’s local artisans, weavers, craftsmen and smaller industries to showcase their hallmark products.

Anu George, Industries Commissioner and Director of Industries and Commerce, said there are 294 industrial cooperative societies functioning under the department. Many of them are involved in production of handicraft items including GI registered products.