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Meghalaya MSMEs Ink Export MoUs with International Buyers at Shillong Meet
✍️ India Today NE
🗓 09 Oct 2026, 07:47 PM
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At a business conclave in Shillong, micro, small and medium enterprises from Meghalaya signed memoranda of understanding with overseas buyers to expand their export footprint.
The Meghalaya government hosted a trade meet in Shillong where local micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) entered into export-oriented memoranda of understanding (MoUs) with a group of international buyers. The gathering brought together representatives from various sectors, including handicrafts, food processing and engineering, aiming to showcase the state's production capabilities.
State officials highlighted that the MoUs are intended to open new overseas markets for Meghalaya's products, thereby diversifying the export basket and generating employment. While the exact number of agreements was not disclosed, participants expressed optimism about leveraging the partnerships to meet growing global demand.
The event also featured a brief overview of government schemes that support export readiness, such as financial incentives and capacity‑building programs. Organisers said follow‑up actions will include facilitating shipments, compliance assistance and market research to ensure the agreements translate into tangible trade.
Overall, the Shillong meet marks a concerted effort by the state to integrate its MSME sector into global supply chains, reinforcing Meghalaya's ambition to become a notable exporter from the Northeast region.
State officials highlighted that the MoUs are intended to open new overseas markets for Meghalaya's products, thereby diversifying the export basket and generating employment. While the exact number of agreements was not disclosed, participants expressed optimism about leveraging the partnerships to meet growing global demand.
The event also featured a brief overview of government schemes that support export readiness, such as financial incentives and capacity‑building programs. Organisers said follow‑up actions will include facilitating shipments, compliance assistance and market research to ensure the agreements translate into tangible trade.
Overall, the Shillong meet marks a concerted effort by the state to integrate its MSME sector into global supply chains, reinforcing Meghalaya's ambition to become a notable exporter from the Northeast region.