The Ministry of Textiles on April 24, 2023, issued a notification regarding an E-Commerce portal dedicated to handloom and handicrafts aimed at making artisans and weavers self-reliant.
Artisans and weavers can directly sell their items on the virtual store, shutting out middlemen.
Some of the salient features of the portal are:
- An authentic Indian handloom & handicraft virtual store
- The aroma of Indian timeless heritage at your fingertips
- Free shipping with return options for a hassle-free shopping
- Safe and secure, multiple payment gateways for a smooth transaction experience
- A diverse variety of authentic sellers can register over this portal: artisans, weavers, producer companies, SHGs cooperative societies, etc.
- Sellers enjoy higher profits with a 0% commission
- No intervention of middlemen thereby ensuring improvement in the dwindling situation of Indian craftsmen
[Release ID: 1919216]
