In ODOP push, Centre asks states to onboard most products on GeM

G20 Presidency an opportunity to showcase ODOP products

In an attempt to promote local artisans and give international visibility to their indigenous products, the Centre has asked states to onboard a large number of products from various emporia and artisans on the government’s public procurement portal — Government e-Marketplace (GeM).

India assuming the Group of Twenty Presidency within the next two weeks will also be an opportunity to showcase One District One Product (ODOP) products, especially with delegates visiting the country.

Products from the ODOP programme were used for the purpose of diplomatic gifting by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the Group of Seven summit in June.

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