11th to 21st January 2024 - One District One Product (ODOP) achieves milestone

Question 1

What is the One District One Product (ODOP) initiative?

Answer 1

A program designed to promote economic growth at the district level in India. Each district has a specialized product or craft that is branded and promoted.

Question 2

What are the goals of the ODOP initiative?

Answer 2

Foster balanced regional development
Increase investment and manufacturing in unique districts
Generate employment
Create an ecosystem for local innovation and technology

Question 3

What does it mean to be an ODOP aggregator?

Answer 3

An organization dedicated to promoting ODOP products and the “Brand India” concept

Question 4

How many ODOP aggregators have been enlisted?

Answer 4

Over 50 aggregators

Question 5

Name a prominent example of an ODOP aggregator.

Answer 5

Forest Essentials, an Ayurvedic wellness company

Question 6

How many states/union territories and districts are represented by the ODOP aggregators?

Answer 6

25+ states and union territories; over 160 districts

Question 7

How does the ODOP program impact consumers?

Answer 7

Helps consumers understand the origins of ingredients in products, creates unique identities for products based on their origin, and encourages them to support local producers and economies.