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04/08/22 06:18 AM IST

ODOP INITIATIVE

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  • The Central Government has initiated the One District One Product (ODOP) in different States/UTs of the country. 
ODOP 
  • ODOP initiative is operationally merged with ‘Districts as Export Hub (DEH)’ initiative of the DGFT, Department of Commerce, with the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) as a major stakeholder.
  • The ODOP Initiative is aimed at fostering balanced regional development across all districts of the country enabling holistic socio-economic growth across all regions.
  • The objective is to convert each District of the country into a manufacturing and Export Hub by identifying products with export potential in the District.
District Export Action Plan 
  • Districts Export Action Plans are prepared for identified products and services for overseas markets, which includes specific actions required to support local exporters /manufacturers in producing/manufacturing identified products in adequate quantity and with the requisite quality, for reaching potential buyers.
  • These plans also include identifying and addressing challenges for exports of such identified products/services, improving supply chains, market accessibility and handholding for increasing exports. 
  • ODOP/DEH initiatives contribute to the goal of AtmaNirbhar Bharat, Vocal for local and Make in India, by providing opportunities for employment, through significantly increasing the manufacturing and exports of identified products.
Source- PIB 

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