Guwahati, Jun 1 (PTI) The Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve in Assam has launched its ‘Eco-Shop’ on the Government e-Marketplace (GeM) and another e-commerce platform, opening a new channel for locally made, biodiversity-linked products crafted by fringe communities, officials said.
The ‘Eco-Shop’ initiative reflects Kaziranga’s continuing efforts to connect conservation with livelihoods by promoting products rooted in traditional skills, local materials, and environmentally responsible practices, according to an official release.
The launch is aimed to create stronger market access for artisans and producer groups from fringe villages, while showcasing the rich craft heritage of the Kaziranga landscape, it said.
The ‘Eco Shop’, managed
entirely by Kaziranga Staff Welfare Society, has achieved significant product sales within two years of inception, largely benefiting the local community, the release said.
The overall sale of the shop was Rs 1.87 crore for the financial year 2025-26 as against Rs 1.24 crore in 2024-25.
The ‘Eco-Shop’ features a range of handcrafted, eco-friendly products, including woven articles, textile goods, decorative items, and other livelihood-based creations made by community members.
The initiative to link these products to popular online marketing stores such as Amazon and GeM aims to provide artisans with improved visibility, consistent demand, and broader customer outreach, the release added. PTI DG RBT
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