J&K Trade Promotion
Organization (JKTPO) organized Walmart Vriddhie-commerce onboarding drive in
Srinagar.
More
than 45 local entrepreneurs participated in the drive and 25 were registered
on-spot from various sectors viz Handloom & Handicrafts, Agro and Food,
manufacturing sector, etc. JKTPO is continuously organising such
promotionactivities including onboarding on e-commerce platforms to enable
local entrepreneurs to showcase and sell their products across world.
The
onboarding drive is a significant milestone in the continued efforts of JKTPO
and Walmart Vriddhi to foster economic
growth and promote digital commerce in Jammu and Kashmir. These workshops have
helped create awareness about the benefits of leveraging the power ofe-commerce
through Walmart Vriddhi and expand their reach beyond traditional boundaries.
During
the event it was observed that local entrepreneurs hesitate to register for GST
which is primary document for registration on any e-commerce platform, however,
the same misconception of GST registration and its advantages such as GST
refund, Input tax credit in B2B trading was briefed and cleared by the
officials.
As of now 100+ sellers
have completed registration and learning process of onboarding out of which 20+
sellers are live on Walmart Vridhi platform. Similar onboarding drive for
Jammu division shall be held on 16th June 2023 at Udyog Bhawan.
JKTPO
shall continue the spree of such events to endorse e-commerce onboarding of
potential entrepreneurs and boost the socio-economic scenario of J&K.