Open Network for Digital Commerce

  • ONDC, an open-source network, facilitates transactions between buyers and sellers regardless of their respective e-commerce platform registrations.
  • It is an initiative led by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry.

Goals

  • Promoting Open Networks: Encouraging open networks for digital exchange of goods and services across diverse sectors.
  • Empowering Small Enterprises: Supporting micro, small, and medium enterprises, enabling their participation in online platforms and curbing digital monopolies.

Key Components

  • ONDC comprises buyer-side and seller-side applications, allowing consumers to place orders and merchants to showcase listings.
  • Additionally, logistics platforms handle the delivery aspect.

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