Current Context : The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) organized its first-ever ONDC Startup Mahotsav at the Vanijya Bhawan in New Delhi.

• Event was Collaborated between Startup India and the Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC), both are the initiatives of DPIIT.

ABOUT ONDC

• The Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) is an innovative initiative in India that aims to create an inclusive e-commerce ecosystem in India.
• It addresses various challenges faced by consumers and businesses in the online marketplace, such as monopolies, multiple delivery apps, and user convenience issues.
• Founded: 31 December 2021 by Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade.