Ashtalakshmi Mahotsav: Buyer-Seller Meet Promotes North East India’s Economic Potential

GG News Bureau
New Delhi, 9th Dec. The Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (MDoNER) organized the vibrant Ashtalakshmi Mahotsav, featuring an exclusive Buyer-Seller Meet at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. This initiative aimed to foster long-term business relationships between North East India’s artisans and national buyers, focusing on key sectors such as Textiles, Sericulture, Handloom & Handicrafts, Gems, Jewellery & Allied Products, Agriculture & Horticulture, and Tourism.

The meet provided a platform for direct business interactions, facilitating bulk orders, trade deals, and enduring partnerships to boost the region’s economic development. Senior officials from MDoNER, the North Eastern Handicrafts and Handloom Development Corporation (NEHHDC), and the Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) were present at the event.

During the opening session, the Advisor to NEHHDC highlighted the investment opportunities in the North Eastern Region, while the Chief Business Officer of ONDC discussed their transformative e-commerce initiative. By onboarding artisans and weavers from the North East, ONDC is enhancing their market linkage and enabling scalable, cost-effective e-commerce to support startups and local businesses.

The Managing Director of NEHHDC praised MDoNER’s efforts, emphasizing that such initiatives not only promote indigenous products but also enhance the economic prosperity of local artisans and sellers. Joint Secretary, MDoNER, underscored the North East’s growth potential and reaffirmed the commitment of both Central and State Governments to create a favorable investment environment in the region.

The event also featured one-on-one interactions between buyers and sellers, further solidifying partnerships to promote the North East’s rich cultural and economic heritage.