 "Employment generation by direct selling industry doubles")
In the last decade, self employment opportunities generated by the direct selling industry in India has more than doubled to 96.3 million people in 2013, from 43.8 million in 2001, according to a latest survey.
With over 14 years of activity in India, direct selling industry has touched a size of about Rs 7,472 crore in FY14.
According to a release by the Indian Direct Selling Association (IDSA), “The sector offered self employment opportunities to 43.8 million direct sellers in 2001, which is now, in 2013, stood at 96.3 million.”
Rajat Benerji, chairman, IDSA says, “Direct selling is a potential avenue; not only has it helped people to be independent financially but also inculcates self confidence. The direct selling model helps the independent sales force to earn compensation from their sales of goods and services directly to consumers thereby exposing the vast opportunity to build one's own independent business.”
With over 14 years of activity in India, direct selling industry has touched a size of about Rs 7,472 crore in FY14.
According to a release by the Indian Direct Selling Association (IDSA), “The sector offered self employment opportunities to 43.8 million direct sellers in 2001, which is now, in 2013, stood at 96.3 million.”
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Rajat Benerji, chairman, IDSA says, “Direct selling is a potential avenue; not only has it helped people to be independent financially but also inculcates self confidence. The direct selling model helps the independent sales force to earn compensation from their sales of goods and services directly to consumers thereby exposing the vast opportunity to build one's own independent business.”