Telangana: Minister KT Rama Rao Inaugurates Flipkart's New Fulfillment Centre In Sangareddy

Speaking on the occasion, KTR suggested the Flipkart CEO to enter into a tripartite arrangement with state government and stakeholders to take care of the livelihoods of gig workers.

Telangana IT and Industries Minister KT Rama Rao speaking at the Flipkart's fulfillment centre launching event in Hyderabad.

Source : Twitter/@MinisterKTR

E-commerce giant Flipkart launched a new fulfillment centre (FC) at Sangareddy in Telangana on Tuesday to strengthen its supply chain infrastructure. The facility will support the delivery and logistics of a variety of products, including large appliances and furniture, offered by thousands of local sellers and MSMEs in Telangana, providing them access to the national market.
 
Spread over four lakh square feet, the fulfillment centre will further Flipkart's commitment to India's digital commerce evolution by empowering local sellers, employable youth, and customers while making e-commerce more inclusive and accessible.

Telangana IT and Industries Minister KT Rama Rao virtually inaugurated Flipkart's fulfillment centre from Hyderabad. Secretary for Industry and Commerce Jayesh Ranjan and Flipkart Group CEO Kalyan Krishnamurthy were also present.

IT and Industries Minister @KTRBRS virtually inaugurated @Flipkart’s Fulfillment Center (FC) along with the Flipkart Group’s CEO @_Kalyan_K .

The new FC of India's homegrown e-commerce marketplace is located in Sangareddy.#InvestTelangana pic.twitter.com/CSd8qRChaG

— Minister for IT, Industries, MA & UD, Telangana (@MinisterKTR) May 2, 2023

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Speaking on the occasion, Minister KTR suggested the Flipkart CEO to enter into a tripartite arrangement with the state government and stakeholders to take care of the livelihoods of gig workers, partners and vendors.

KTR also suggested that e-commerce companies collaborate with the Telangana Academy of Skills and Knowledge (TASK) to create a readily employable workforce. The minister also suggested that the company use the services of women's self-help organisations to employ more women and provide better livelihood opportunities in rural areas.

Flipkart Group CEO Kalyan Krishnamurthy said its supply chain operations have contributed to the growth of Telangana's economy by creating over 40,000 direct and indirect jobs. Flipkart has so far empowered more than 14,000 sellers in the state to join the mainstream economy and cater to the rising customer demand in the country.