Flipkart, India’s homegrown e-commerce marketplace, today organized an MSME onboarding workshop at Raipur, in collaboration with NRLM, and the Government of Chhattisgarh. The workshop brought together local micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), artisans, and women entrepreneurs from the region to equip them with the necessary knowledge and tools to leverage Flipkart’s digital marketplace for business growth. Over the years, Flipkart has enabled listing of multiple products from the state of Chhattisgarh on the Flipkart marketplace platform, enabling sellers from the state to sell products across Bharat.

The workshop was honored by the presence of the Hon’ble Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh, Shri Vishnu Deo Sai, who graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. The session focused on equipping the participants, including artisans, local MSMEs, and women-led Self-Help Groups (SHGs), with essential knowledge and practical tools to establish and grow their businesses online. The initiative reinforces Flipkart’s commitment to fostering entrepreneurship and enhancing livelihoods through digital inclusion in Chhattisgarh. Over 500 micro, small and medium entrepreneurs and self-help groups from Raipur and surrounding areas participated in the workshop, receiving guidance on effective product listing, accessing national markets and benefits from the digital ecosystem.

Speaking at the workshop, Hon’ble Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh, Shri Vishnu Deo Sai, said, “Digital inclusion is key to unlocking new opportunities for our entrepreneurs, enabling them to reach customers beyond traditional markets. Initiatives like Flipkart Samarth are instrumental in expanding digital access, providing our local businesses with the tools and platform to facilitate digital transformation. This collaboration marks a significant step towards building a resilient, digitally-enabled economy in Chhattisgarh, creating sustainable livelihoods and driving the socio-economic development of our communities.”

Rajneesh Kumar, Chief Corporate Affairs Officer, Flipkart Group, said, “Through Flipkart Samarth, Flipkart has empowered over 1.8 million livelihoods nationwide, equipping artisans, rural entrepreneurs, and women with the knowledge, tools, and market access needed to thrive in the digital economy. The successful conclusion of today’s workshop in Raipur, a gateway to Chhattisgarh’s rich tradition of Dhokra and Bastar crafts, underlines Flipkart’s continued commitment to empowering MSMEs and artisans across India. We are grateful for the collaboration and look forward to building on this momentum to further strengthen the MSME ecosystem in Chhattisgarh and beyond.”

Flipkart Samarth has played a pivotal role in promoting underserved communities across India. Launched in 2019, Flipkart Samarth is a nationwide initiative to open new growth opportunities for MSMEs, artisans, and underserved communities through e-commerce by providing an inclusive, nationwide digital platform to help them develop the capabilities for earning a better living. The program has seen significant growth through strategic engagements and partnerships with State and Central Ministries, Government Departments, and other entities across India.

About the Flipkart Group

The Flipkart Group is one of India’s leading digital commerce entities and includes group companies Flipkart, Myntra, Flipkart Wholesale, Cleartrip and super.money. Established in 2007, Flipkart has enabled millions of sellers, merchants, and small businesses to participate in India's digital commerce revolution. With a registered user base of more than 500 million, Flipkart's marketplace offers over 150 million products across 80+ categories.

Today, there are over 1.4 million sellers on the platform, including Shopsy sellers. With a focus on empowering and delighting every Indian by delivering value through technology and innovation, Flipkart has created thousands of jobs in the ecosystem while empowering generations of entrepreneurs and MSMEs. Flipkart has pioneered services such as Cash on Delivery, No Cost EMI, Easy Returns, and UPI. These customer-centric innovations focus on enhancing digital payment offerings for all customers while making online shopping more accessible and affordable for millions of Indians.

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