WBIDC, FICCI, Amazon join hands to boost e-exports from Bengal

West Bengal government wants to boost e-commerce export opportunities in state harnessing online tring plaforms.

Speaking at an e-export haat organised by WBIDC, FICCI and Amazon on Thursday, West Bengal Industry, Commerce & Enterprises Minister Shashi Panja said technology-led e-commerce exports can provide a great platform for state’s exporters.

event at Silpa San here was attended by over 200 potential exporters and MSMEs from Kolkata and or districts of state, a statement said.

event featured keynote sessions on e-commerce exports opportunities, master classes on various aspects of e-commerce exports, and on--spot registrations on Amazon Global Selling for attending exporters.

"We are delighted to join hands with WBIDC and FICCI to open up e-commerce exports opportunity for an even larger number of exporters from state,” Amazon India director, global tre, Bhupen Wakankar said.

FICCI chairman (West Bengal) Rudra Chatterjee said, “FICCI is excited to collaborate with WBIDC and Amazon for e-export haat. As India works towards its target of USD 1 trillion in merchandise export by 2030, it is crucial for all players in ecosystem to come toger and enable MSMEs to leverage opportunity.”