Answer: Ministry of Commerce and Industry
Notes: The Prime Minister emphasized Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC's) role in empowering small businesses and transforming e-commerce. ONDC was launched in 2022 by Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) under the Ministry of Commerce. It aims to provide equal opportunities for MSMEs in digital commerce and democratize the e-commerce sector. ONDC promotes open networks for exchanging goods and services through digital platforms. Partners like Paytm, Meesho, Magicpin, Mystore, Craftsvilla, and Spice Money enable users to order food or products from businesses listed on the ONDC platform.
