The Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) has been honored with the Gold Award for “Application of Emerging Technologies for Providing Citizen-Centric Services” at the 27th National Conference on e-Governance (NCeG).
About ONDC:
- ONDC aims to promote open networks for the exchange of goods and services through digital or electronic networks.
- Objective: Bridge public service delivery with technological enablement in the retail trade sector
- Structure: Incorporated as a not-for-profit company with Quality Council of India and Protean eGov Technologies Limited as founding members.
- Conceptualized by: Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT)
- Architecture: Interoperable, unbundled, decentralized
Impact:
- Facilitates trust in e-commerce, supports diverse sellers, and fosters competition and innovation.
- The initiative is expected to make e-commerce more inclusive and accessible for a broader range of consumers.
Key Achievements:
- Sellers Onboarded: Over 6 lakh sellers across India
- Monthly Orders: Over 12 million orders
- Range of Services: Fashion, electronics, ride-hailing, metro ticketing, etc.
Expansion and Integration”
- Capabilities: Expanding integration with key government platforms
- Goals: Enhance ease of doing business, faster access to credit, improved data flow
About the National Awards for e-Governance (NAeG)
- Organizers: Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG)
- Purpose: Recognize and promote excellence in e-Governance initiatives and encourage innovation
- Categories: Various, awarded annually during the NCeG
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Frequently Asked Question:
What is the Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC)?
ONDC is a platform aimed at promoting open networks for the exchange of goods and services through digital networks.
Who conceptualized the ONDC?
ONDC was conceptualized by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT).
How many sellers are onboarded on ONDC?
Over 6 lakh sellers across India have been onboarded on the ONDC platform.
What types of services does ONDC support?
ONDC supports a wide range of services, including fashion, electronics, ride-hailing, and metro ticketing.
What award did ONDC receive at the NCeG?
ONDC received the Gold Award for “Application of Emerging Technologies for Providing Citizen-Centric Services.”