KADAPA: The MEPMA department of YSR Kadapa district has earned a place in the Guinness Book of World Records for its achievements in digital commerce and economic empowerment of Self-Help Group (SHG) members.
District Collector Sreedhar Cherukuri received the Guinness World Record and World Record Union certifications from officials in Vijayawada.
He stated that MEPMA, in collaboration with the Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) and WOW.GENI, aims to expand SHG businesses through a digital platform, enhancing market reach and economic stability.On March 8, MEPMA targeted the sale of over 1 lakh products in a single day, generating Rs 1 crore in revenue.
In YSR Kadapa alone, 13,258 products worth Rs 5.33 lakh were sold. Cherukuri commended MEPMA’s efforts in digital commerce and women’s empowerment, urging them to continue striving for global recognition.