DPIIT backs open digital infra for retail digitisation
In short
DPIIT Secretary Bhatia said open digital infrastructure is important for speeding up digitisation in retail in New Delhi.
The summary says ONDC DigiDukaan links 21,000 retailers and 450 brands to help with pricing and availability. It is not stated whether this brings any new policy, funding, or deadline.
What the reporting says
DPIIT Secretary Bhatia said open digital infrastructure has a critical role in accelerating retail-sector digitalisation in New Delhi. The publisher-supplied summary says he cited ONDC DigiDukaan, which links 21,000 retailers and 450 brands to streamline pricing and availability. The immediate consequence is clearer support for digital retail rails, while the reporting does not state any policy decision, funding, or timeline.
Why it matters
DPIIT Secretary Bhatia said in New Delhi that open digital infrastructure can help speed up retail digitisation. The publisher-supplied summary links this to ONDC DigiDukaan, which it says connects 21,000 retailers and 450 brands to improve pricing and availability. The reporting does not say whether any new programme, funding, or regulatory change was announced.