A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between the Department of Industries & Commerce, Government of Nagaland, and the Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) team in Kohima on August 6, 2024. Chief Business Officer, Delhi, Shireesh Joshi, and Director of Industries & Commerce, P Tokugha Sema, signed the MoU.
The Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) is a flagship initiative of the Department for Promotion of Industry & Internal Trade (DPIT) under the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, aimed at democratizing e-commerce in India.
In Nagaland, the Department of Industries & Commerce is the nodal department responsible for promoting and advancing the successful implementation of the ONDC initiative within the state. The primary aim of this MoU is to collaborate in facilitating digital sales for small businesses, farmers, artisans, and entrepreneurs through the ONDC platform and to enhance their digital inclusion. The collaborative efforts under this MoU aim to empower and enable these diverse business entities by leveraging digital solutions and fostering sustainable growth.
For further expansion and widespread participation, the Government of Nagaland has impaneled Ilandlo Services Private Limited, a Nagaland-based e-commerce brand, to work as the nodal agency. This will help bring all local artisans, FPOs, entrepreneurs, and others under its umbrella and assist in their onboarding process onto the ONDC network. Local business entities, which often face challenges in accessing broader markets, will thus find a channel to showcase their products and generate revenue through Ilandlo’s e-commerce platform.
The event was also attended by Additional Director of Industries & Commerce, Er Y Lipongse Thongtsar; in-charge of NE states ONDC, Pooja Bajaj Bagaria; Addble Solutions Pvt. Ltd.; Yaikhomba; Illandlo Pvt. Ltd.; Imtisunep; and other officials.