Department of Industries & Commerce organized the Buyers & Sellers (B&S) Meet 2024 at Bamboo Hall, Kisama on December 6.
The event aimed to create a platform for business collaboration, fostering connections between local buyers and sellers in Nagaland.
According to DIPR report, the meet was graced by advisor for Industries & Commerce, Hekani Jakhalu, who highlighted the importance of such initiatives for the state’s growing entrepreneurial landscape.
Hekani said Nagaland is a young state where entrepreneurship and business are still evolving concepts, however, pointed out that the start-up culture was rapidly gaining momentum.
The market in Nagaland is still pure and unadulterated, Hekani said noting that there are numerous advantages to launch businesses early in such an environment. She assured the attendees that the Government of Nagaland would continue to support both buyers and sellers in their entrepreneurial ventures, facilitating growth through every possible means.
She expressed hope that the partnerships formed during the meet would contribute not only to the state’s economy but also to the national economy.
Delivering keynote address, secretary of Industries & Commerce, Shanavas C, shared insights about the Raising and Accelerating MSME Performance (RAMP) initiative, a Government of India program under which the buyers and sellers meet was organized. He acknowledged the unique challenges faced by Nagaland but urged the gathering to embrace these challenges as opportunities for growth.
Shanavas also highlighted one of Nagaland’s most significant strengths: its young and talented workforce, known for its strong work ethics and craftsmanship. Encouraging participants to seize the opportunities ahead, he said the meet marks the beginning of a long-term relationship.
Director of Industries & Commerce, P. Tokugha Sema, spoke about the significance of the event as a platform for both affiliation and transactional activities. He emphasized that Nagaland holds immense potential in sectors such as handloom, handicrafts, and food products. Sema urged participants to fully capitalize on these opportunities to drive economic development in the region.
Following the inaugural session, the event proceeded with a series of interactions between buyers and sellers. It was followed by a Business-to-Business (B2B) meeting and a feedback session, allowing participants to engage directly and discuss potential collaborations.
The Buyers & Sellers Meet 2024 was organised to strengthen business relationships, promote regional products, expand market access, and contribute to the economic development of Nagaland, all the while offering buyers new, high-quality products to source and sell in broader markets.
The meet was also an important step toward boosting local businesses and fostering lasting partnerships, contributing to Nagaland’s economic growth and integration into the broader national and international markets. A total of 27 sellers from Nagaland and 18 buyers from various parts of the country, including Kerala, Mumbai, Delhi and Kolkata attended the meet.