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ONDC Partners MeitY’s Common Service Centres To Take Ecommerce To Rural Areas

Inc42 · 1y ago

ONDC Partners MeitY’s Common Service Centres To Take Ecommerce To Rural Areas

The Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) has partnered with the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology’s (MeitY) Common Service Centres (CSC) to expand e-commerce services to rural areas in India. Through this collaboration, CSC's e-Grameen will join ONDC as a buyer application, enabling rural citizens to access essential e-commerce services. The partnership aims to empower local entrepreneurship and increase e-retail penetration in remote parts of the country. Currently, there are over 5.9 Lakh CSCs across India, with over 4.68 Lakh in rural areas.

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CSC, ONDC partner to expand ecommerce reach to rural areas

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

CSC, ONDC partner to expand ecommerce reach to rural areas

The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology's network of common service centers (CSC) has partnered with the Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) to expand e-commerce access in rural areas of India. Through this collaboration, rural citizens will be able to access ONDC's e-commerce network via CSC's e-Grameen app, promoting entrepreneurship opportunities and income generation for village-level entrepreneurs. The integration will be conducted in two phases, with village level entrepreneurs being onboarded as buyers initially, followed by the ability for sellers to receive orders from the ONDC platform. This initiative aims to drive rural development and boost the rural economy.

Bridging The Urban-Rural Digital Divide In India

Inc42 · 1y ago

Bridging The Urban-Rural Digital Divide In India

The digital divide between rural and urban areas in India remains stark, with only 24% of rural households having access to the internet compared to 66% in cities. This disconnect creates barriers to accessing entitlements, job opportunities, and financial inclusion. However, there have been government initiatives to address this issue, such as the establishment of Common Service Centers and the BharatNet project. Startups are also playing a crucial role in bridging the divide through vernacular knowledge platforms, digital skilling, and ecommerce solutions. Bridging the urban-rural divide requires a multi-stakeholder approach and investment in infrastructure to create a digitally equal India.

Is automation growth widening India’s digital divide?

Inshorts · 2m ago

Is automation growth widening India’s digital divide?

Urban centres adopt automation faster, backed by better infra and talent. Rural areas lag, risking deeper inequality. Without rural inclusion through education, access, and localisation automation could worsen gaps. Equitable tech needs equitable rollout across geographies. Bridging this divide is not optional, it's foundational for inclusive progress.

ONDC Expands Mobility Offering, Forays Into Mass Transit Segment Via Chennai Metro

Inc42 · 1y ago

ONDC Expands Mobility Offering, Forays Into Mass Transit Segment Via Chennai Metro

Government-backed Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) has partnered with Chennai Metro to launch its 'Metro Rail' service, allowing users to purchase single and return journey tickets through apps registered with ONDC such as Rapido, Namma Yatri, and redBus. Additionally, ONDC plans to launch similar services for other metros including Kochi, Kanpur, and Pune, and Google Maps and PhonePe will soon offer metro ticketing services as well. ONDC aims to revolutionize mass transit and democratize ecommerce in India by expanding its offerings and partnerships.

eBikeGo plans to expand electric two-wheeler fleet to 1 lakh units by FY26

YourStory

YourStory · 1y ago

eBikeGo plans to expand electric two-wheeler fleet to 1 lakh units by FY26

Electric vehicle rental service operator eBikeGo plans to expand its fleet of electric two-wheelers to 100,000 units by FY26, targeting the growing last-mile and ecommerce sectors in India. With the domestic last-mile delivery and ecommerce business growing at 6.4%, the company aims to cater to the demand for affordable and sustainable delivery vehicles. eBikeGo plans to extend its operations beyond metropolitan cities and target Tier I and Tier II cities as well. The hyperlocal delivery market is expected to reach $92.50 billion by 2029, with increasing penetration into smaller cities and rural areas. The company currently manages a fleet of over 3,000 e-bikes.

PhonePe’s Pincode drops electronics and fashion, looks beyond ONDC

The Arc Web

The Arc Web · 1y ago

PhonePe’s Pincode drops electronics and fashion, looks beyond ONDC

PhonePe's ecommerce platform, Pincode, is shifting its focus from electronics, fashion, and home decor to food and grocery delivery. This decision comes a year after Pincode's launch on ONDC, an open ecommerce ecosystem. Pincode allows shopkeepers registered on ONDC to list their products on multiple apps and accept orders, with logistics and order fulfillment options provided by third-party service providers. Pincode plans to roll out a grocery seller-side application, improving customer experience by onboarding selected suppliers. The move aligns with PhonePe's goal of concentrating on hyperlocal services and reducing its burn rate.

Social tech platform 1Bridge acquires tech assets of ecommerce network maker eSamudaay

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Social tech platform 1Bridge acquires tech assets of ecommerce network maker eSamudaay

Social tech platform 1Bridge has acquired the technology assets of eSamudaay, a startup focused on building local ecommerce networks in smaller towns. Additionally, 1Bridge has raised Rs 4 crore in equity funding from C4D Partners, Sudhanva Dhananjaya Family Office, and other angel investors as part of a bridge round. This funding precedes a larger Series A capital raise of Rs 40 crore. The acquisition of eSamudaay's technology assets and the equity funding will help 1Bridge expand its digital commerce efforts in rural areas.

Magicpin to invest Rs 100 cr to onboard 1 lakh new food delivery partners on ONDC

YourStory

YourStory · 12m ago

Magicpin to invest Rs 100 cr to onboard 1 lakh new food delivery partners on ONDC

Hyperlocal ecommerce company, magicpin, has announced plans to invest Rs 100 crore in the next three months to bring more than 1 lakh new restaurants and cloud kitchens onto the government-backed ONDC ecommerce platform. These funds will be used to offer incentives such as no commission, no onboarding fees, and free home delivery to newly partnered restaurants. The goal is to encourage the participation of food merchants in the digital economy by eliminating entry barriers. Magicpin is one of the leading seller apps on ONDC and aims to accelerate the adoption of online food delivery among diverse restaurant partners.

The FCC has finally decreed that 25Mbps and 3Mbps are not ‘broadband’ speed

The Verge

The Verge · 1y ago

The FCC has finally decreed that 25Mbps and 3Mbps are not ‘broadband’ speed

Approximately 24 million Americans, including 28% in rural areas, lack fixed broadband service. Around 9% of Americans lack mobile 5G-NR coverage, with 36% in rural areas and 20% in tribal lands affected. In total, 45 million Americans lack access to both fixed and mobile services. Additionally, only 74% of school districts meet the new benchmark of 1 Gbps per 1,000 students and staff.

ONDC Looks To Onboard News Media Platforms On The Network

Inc42 · 1y ago

ONDC Looks To Onboard News Media Platforms On The Network

The Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) is reportedly seeking to onboard news media platforms to its state-backed network. Dainik Jagran, the digital arm of Hindi media giant, is said to be in advanced integration stages with ONDC. The network is pitching that media platforms can generate more value by facilitating ecommerce transactions rather than solely relying on advertising. This move comes as news platforms have complained about tech giants' dominance in the news aggregation space. ONDC aims to attract new users and expand its network by adding new offerings and partners.

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