Guwahati, May 27 (KNN) The first edition of Retailers Association of India (RAI)’s North-East Retailers Conclave was held in Guwahati to create awareness among retailers in the region about the concept of ONDC (Open Network for Digital Commerce) and how it can add value to small businesses in the region.

The North-East Retailers Conclave was inaugurated by Founder of AM Television Pvt. Ltd., Sanjiv Narain, by lightning the lamp in presence of Kumar Rajagopalan, CEO, Retailers Association of India (RAI) and other dignitaries. 

Highlighting ONDC’s objective to democratize the entire digital commerce ecosystem in India, Kumar Rajagopalan, CEO, RAI, said, “ONDC will empower small retailers with sustainable solutions to build capabilities comparable to large retailers.”

Presenting at the summit, Marichi Mathur, VP, ONDC, showcased the use cases enabled by ONDC and focused on emphasising the MSME and grassroots focus of the technology. 

Furthermore, there was an immersive interactive session with ONDC enabled seller applications, the representatives of which demonstrated the solutions that they provide.

Speaking at the summit, Vikram Bothra, North East Chapter Convenor, RAI said, “RAI has helped to build a more dynamic, efficient, and professional retail sector that benefits consumers, businesses, and the Indian economy as a whole. One of the key ways in which RAI has supported retailers is by providing a platform for networking, knowledge sharing and collaboration. I am confident that RAI will continue to be a positive force towards the greater benefits of the Northeast Retail Industry.” 

ONDC is a network based on open protocol and will enable local commerce across segments, such as mobility, grocery, food order and delivery, hotel booking and travel, among others, to be discovered and engaged by any network-enabled application.  (KNN Bureau)