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NEHHDC signs over 30 MoUs to promote local artisans, boost tech

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New Delhi: The North Eastern Handicrafts and Handloom Development Corporation (NEHHDC) has signed over 30 MoUs with various entities, including Indian Institute of Management, Shillong; and National Institute of Fashion Technology, Shillong, for design interventions and technology 

The Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSME) has nominated NEHHDC as the nodal agency for implementation of projects under the Scheme of Fund for Regeneration of Traditional Industries (SFURTI)

NEHHDC is also registered as a training partner with the National Skill Development Council (NSDC) under the flagship programme of Skill India

NEHHDC launched its e-commerce portal and operates mobile outlets named Purbashree on Wheels. It has also gone live on online marketing platforms viz. Amazon, India Mart, Trade India, Flipkart, GoCoop, GeM and most recently ETSY to connect the artisans with markets in India and abroad. 

The turnover of NEHHDC during the last three years was Rs 105.87 lakh (2020-21); Rs 369.22 lakh (2021-22) and approximately Rs 565.22 lakh (2022-23).

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