ONDC requires massive efforts before it goes public, says DPIIT secy

Says network needs a certain number of people before it is taken to the public; fashion, home & kitchen, electronics, beauty & personal care categoroes likely to go live in next 4-8 weeks

“The Open Network for Digital Commerce, or ONDC, will basically democratises the e-commerce space and this will pave the way for small businesses and retailers to reap its benefit, but it requires huge efforts before it is in a position to get launched publicly,” said Anurag Jain, Secretary, Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce and Industry.

He said the network needs a certain number of people before it is taken to the public.

In the next 4-8 weeks, other new categories such as fashion, home and kitchen (including Decor), electronics, beauty and personal products