These new FCs aim to streamline delivery times and increase efficiency across numerous pincodes while creating more than 3,600 direct and indirect employment opportunities. The new grocery FC in Varanasi and the non-large facility in Unnao will provide an expansive selection of products to its customers, ranging from local to established brands, the company said in a press release.

During the virtual inauguration, Yogi Adityanath highlighted the significant role this expansion will play in boosting economic growth in the state. "Flipkart's substantial investment in Uttar Pradesh is a testament to the state's growing reputation as an emerging industrial and entrepreneurial hub. These fulfilment centres are not only generating large-scale employment but also empowering the state's MSME units by providing them with a pan-India reach. Millions of customers can benefit from Flipkart's advanced supply chain, which seamlessly processes a large number of orders every day,” said Adityanath.

“With the government’s continued focus on creating a condusive business environment and fostering innovation, Uttar Pradesh offers enormous potential for entrepreneurial growth and success. It has become one of the leading states in e-commerce adoption and seller empowerment. With our strategic investments in Uttar Pradesh and our wide marketplace ecosystem, we aim to strengthen local communities, MSMEs, farmers, and ancillary businesses by supporting their digital transformation journey,” speaking about the development and echoing these sentiments," Rajneesh Kumar, chief corporate affairs officer, Flipkart Group, said.

“The efforts towards enhancing infrastructure, with a growing network of fulfilment centres, will ensure faster and more reliable deliveries to customers. Through key initiatives like Flipkart Samarth, Samarth Krishi and the launch of the new FCs in the state, Flipkart is creating thousands of employment opportunities, thereby supporting Uttar Pradesh's goal of becoming a $1 trillion economy by 2027. The opening of FCs across cities is also a testament to our commitment to meet the evolving needs of customers efficiently,” added Kumar.

Over the years, Flipkart has established a combined area of over 15 lakh sq ft of grocery FCs, Mother Hubs, Last Mile, and Jeeves F1 hubs in Uttar Pradesh, generating over 7 lakh direct and indirect jobs. Flipkart has also partnered with the state government on multiple initiatives fortifying market access, linkage and growth for the MSME sector.

Besides initiatives such as Flipkart Samarth and Samarth Krishi, Flipkart has collaborated with the state government for their ODOP programme where it has created a dedicated microsite for sellers from the districts of Uttar Pradesh, assisting MSMEs on the ease of doing business online. In line with the commitment to the One District One Product (ODOP) programme, Flipkart has supported the sale of district-specific products from Uttar Pradesh, recording over ₹1,600 crore in sales. Flipkart's Jeeves has partnered with the UP Skill Development Mission to certify technicians under Skill India. 

Fibre2Fashion News Desk (RR)