Founder and CEO of eCommerce giant Flipkart Shri Sachin Bansal met the Minister for Communications and Information Technology Shri Ravi Shankar Prasad in New Delhi today.
Minister congratulated Shri Sachin Bansal for his exemplary achievements in the field of eCommerce and appreciated his entrepreneurial success. Highlighting the great potential of eCommerce in India, the Minister urged Flipkart to become a vehicle for growth in entrepreneurship and employment in India. In view of this the Mr. Bansal informed the Honble Minister about the initiative Flipkart Kaarigar Ke Dwar which is aimed to provide support to weavers for selling their products online using Flipkart platform. By providing market access and correct market value for products to large number of weavers and artisans, eCommerce can truly benefit the common man, the Minister said. He hoped that eCommerce can not only create huge employment but also take Indias ethnic and traditional arts and crafts to the global markets.
Mr. Bansal placed on record his appreciation for the India Post in being a vehicle for taking eCommerce to small towns and rural areas. He further congratulated the Minister for brining in improvements in India Post since the formation of new government. The Minister assured Mr. Bansal that this government is committed to enable the India Post for meeting the demands in the field of eCommrece and a dedicated committee set up for this purpose is examining this matter in detail.
The Minister informed Mr. Bansal that this government is working towards laying Broadband highways which will ensure good internet connectivity in rural areas.
Minister congratulated Shri Sachin Bansal for his exemplary achievements in the field of eCommerce and appreciated his entrepreneurial success. Highlighting the great potential of eCommerce in India, the Minister urged Flipkart to become a vehicle for growth in entrepreneurship and employment in India. In view of this the Mr. Bansal informed the Honble Minister about the initiative Flipkart Kaarigar Ke Dwar which is aimed to provide support to weavers for selling their products online using Flipkart platform. By providing market access and correct market value for products to large number of weavers and artisans, eCommerce can truly benefit the common man, the Minister said. He hoped that eCommerce can not only create huge employment but also take Indias ethnic and traditional arts and crafts to the global markets.
Mr. Bansal placed on record his appreciation for the India Post in being a vehicle for taking eCommerce to small towns and rural areas. He further congratulated the Minister for brining in improvements in India Post since the formation of new government. The Minister assured Mr. Bansal that this government is committed to enable the India Post for meeting the demands in the field of eCommrece and a dedicated committee set up for this purpose is examining this matter in detail.
The Minister informed Mr. Bansal that this government is working towards laying Broadband highways which will ensure good internet connectivity in rural areas.
You’ve reached your limit of {{free_limit}} free articles this month.
Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Already subscribed? Log in
Subscribe to read the full story →*Subscribe to Business Standard digital and get complimentary access to The New York Times
Smart Quarterly
₹900
3 Months
₹300/Month
SAVE 25%
Smart Essential
₹2,700
1 Year
₹225/Month
SAVE 46%
*Complimentary New York Times access for the 2nd year will be given after 12 months
Super Saver
₹3,900
2 Years
₹162/Month
Subscribe
Renews automatically, cancel anytime
Here’s what’s included in our digital subscription plans
Exclusive premium stories online
Over 30 premium stories daily, handpicked by our editors
Complimentary Access to The New York Times
News, Games, Cooking, Audio, Wirecutter & The Athletic
Business Standard Epaper
Digital replica of our daily newspaper — with options to read, save, and share
Curated Newsletters
Insights on markets, finance, politics, tech, and more delivered to your inbox
Market Analysis & Investment Insights
In-depth market analysis & insights with access to The Smart Investor
Archives
Repository of articles and publications dating back to 1997
Ad-free Reading
Uninterrupted reading experience with no advertisements
Seamless Access Across All Devices
Access Business Standard across devices — mobile, tablet, or PC, via web or app
SAVE 25%