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Amazon India And GAME Sign MOU Under Saheli Program To Boost Rural Women Entrepreneurship Via E-Commerce

OutlookIndia

OutlookIndia · 1y ago

Amazon India And GAME Sign MOU Under Saheli Program To Boost Rural Women Entrepreneurship Via E-Commerce

Amazon India has partnered with the Global Alliance for Mass Entrepreneurship (GAME) to support the digital growth of women entrepreneurs in India. The collaboration aims to assist around 25,000 women entrepreneurs in Tier-2, Tier-3 cities, and beyond, providing resources and training to thrive in the digital landscape. The partnership will focus on capacity building, marketing skill development, and financial independence for rural women entrepreneurs and artisans. This initiative aligns with Amazon's commitment to bolster India's economy and create sustainable jobs. Amazon Saheli, launched in 2017, has already digitized over 1.8 million women-led businesses, benefiting more than 80,000 women artisans.

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Amazon India joins hands with Startup India, DPIIT to empower startups through ecommerce

Economic Times

Economic Times · 10m ago

Amazon India joins hands with Startup India, DPIIT to empower startups through ecommerce

- Amazon India has partnered with Startup India, a government initiative, to help startups grow through e-commerce. - Eligible startups can register on Amazon India's marketplace via the dedicated page on the Startup India portal. - Startups will receive mentorship from Amazon leaders, go-to-market support, logistics guidance, and access to the domestic market. - Amazon will empower women entrepreneurs through its Saheli program, offering various services including Amazon Pay and AWS. - The partnership aims to create awareness about BHASKAR, a platform to enhance collaboration within the startup ecosystem. - Startup India is a flagship government program fostering a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship in India.

Amazon India partners with GAME to boost digital growth of women entrepreneurs in India

IndianStartupNews

IndianStartupNews · 1y ago

Amazon India partners with GAME to boost digital growth of women entrepreneurs in India

Amazon India has partnered with the Global Alliance for Mass Entrepreneurship (GAME) to support women entrepreneurs in expanding their businesses in the digital marketplace. Through the Saheli program, Amazon aims to provide training, resources, and tools to over 25,000 women entrepreneurs and artisans in Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities. The partnership will focus on addressing the challenges faced by women in accessing the digital economy and will offer workshops, training, and ongoing support. The collaboration also aims to enhance digital marketing skills, enabling women entrepreneurs to adapt to market trends and better understand customer behavior.

Amazon India partners with Youth4Jobs to empower women sellers with disabilities

Economic Times

Economic Times · 5m ago

Amazon India partners with Youth4Jobs to empower women sellers with disabilities

Amazon India has partnered with Youth4Jobs Foundation to support women sellers with disabilities by offering essential resources, tools, and training to thrive in e-commerce. Through the Amazon Saheli program, the partnership includes workshops, onboarding, and account management support. The initiative aims to bridge the gap between talented women with disabilities and market opportunities, providing them with skills in digital marketing, product optimization, and data-driven insights to grow their online businesses effectively.

LIC signs MoU with rural development ministry to promote Bima Sakhi Yojana

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1m ago

LIC signs MoU with rural development ministry to promote Bima Sakhi Yojana

Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Ministry of Rural Development to promote the Bima Sakhi Yojana in rural areas. This initiative aligns with the goals of the National Rural Livelihood Mission, aiming to empower women in the insurance sector. The program offers a stipend for women agents in their first three years, enhancing financial independence and boosting rural household incomes through increased insurance distribution.

CSC, ONDC partner to expand ecommerce reach to rural areas

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

CSC, ONDC partner to expand ecommerce reach to rural areas

The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology's network of common service centers (CSC) has partnered with the Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) to expand e-commerce access in rural areas of India. Through this collaboration, rural citizens will be able to access ONDC's e-commerce network via CSC's e-Grameen app, promoting entrepreneurship opportunities and income generation for village-level entrepreneurs. The integration will be conducted in two phases, with village level entrepreneurs being onboarded as buyers initially, followed by the ability for sellers to receive orders from the ONDC platform. This initiative aims to drive rural development and boost the rural economy.

ONDC Partners MeitY’s Common Service Centres To Take Ecommerce To Rural Areas

Inc42 · 1y ago

ONDC Partners MeitY’s Common Service Centres To Take Ecommerce To Rural Areas

The Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) has partnered with the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology’s (MeitY) Common Service Centres (CSC) to expand e-commerce services to rural areas in India. Through this collaboration, CSC's e-Grameen will join ONDC as a buyer application, enabling rural citizens to access essential e-commerce services. The partnership aims to empower local entrepreneurship and increase e-retail penetration in remote parts of the country. Currently, there are over 5.9 Lakh CSCs across India, with over 4.68 Lakh in rural areas.

It's raining investments: Pegatron, Tata Electronics, others ink pacts worth over Rs 30,000 cr with Tamil Nadu Govt

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

It's raining investments: Pegatron, Tata Electronics, others ink pacts worth over Rs 30,000 cr with Tamil Nadu Govt

Tata Electronics is set to sign a memorandum of understanding (MoU) worth ₹12,000 crore with the Tamil Nadu government. The MoU aims to establish an electronic manufacturing cluster in Krishnagiri district, generating employment opportunities for the local population. This initiative is part of the government's efforts to promote electronics manufacturing in India and boost the country's self-reliance in the sector.

How Hesa Is Transforming Rural Commerce, Catering To Village Entrepreneurs And 10 Lakh+ Aspirational Families

Inc42 · 1y ago

How Hesa Is Transforming Rural Commerce, Catering To Village Entrepreneurs And 10 Lakh+ Aspirational Families

Indian rural commerce startup Hesa plans to secure additional funding in the latter half of 2024 as it aims to revolutionize rural commerce by serving the entire value chain. Hesaathis, a network of village-level entrepreneurs, operate an assisted commerce model. Hesa has trained and introduced over 35,000 Hesaathis, with more than 14,000 women, who have 800,000 families regularly buying and selling their agri-inputs. The startup has established strategic partnerships with various industries and aims to develop a comprehensive rural commerce and ruraltech super-app. Hesa enhances the value chain, empowers rural communities, and fosters rural entrepreneurship.

Flipkart, WE Hub organise workshop to empower women entrepreneurs through e-commerce

IndianStartupNews

IndianStartupNews · 2m ago

Flipkart, WE Hub organise workshop to empower women entrepreneurs through e-commerce

Flipkart partnered with WE Hub, an initiative by the Government of Telangana, to conduct a workshop aimed at empowering women entrepreneurs through e-commerce. The session focused on enhancing their capabilities with insights on product listing, pricing strategies, and market access. The workshop, held in Hyderabad, attracted significant participation, underscoring the importance of such initiatives to support women-led enterprises. Flipkart emphasizes inclusive entrepreneurship and aims to open growth opportunities for women and underserved communities in e-commerce.

PayNearby Launches Digital Naari To Onboard 1 Lakh Women ‘Lakhpati Didis’ By 2025

OutlookIndia

OutlookIndia · 1y ago

PayNearby Launches Digital Naari To Onboard 1 Lakh Women ‘Lakhpati Didis’ By 2025

PayNearby has launched the Digital Naari platform, aimed at providing additional income generation opportunities for women in rural and semi-urban areas in India. The initiative, aligned with the government's 'Lakhpati Didi' program, aims to uplift and empower 1 lakh women by 2025, enabling them to provide a range of financial and digital services to the masses. PayNearby currently operates through a network of over 10,000 women, conducting transactions worth over Rs 1000 crores annually. The Digital Naari platform aims to partner with organizations and self-help groups to expand its reach and promote financial and societal independence among rural women.

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