1. Sikkim achieves Second Runner-up in the inaugural ODOP Awards 2023 in New Delhi.
2. The ODOP recognition highlights the success of Sikkim’s “One Family One Entrepreneur” vision.
3. The state’s efforts to promote local ODOP products contribute to Aatmanirbhar Bharat’s vision.
New Delhi, June 04: Sikkim proudly secured the Second Runner-up position at the inaugural One District One Product (ODOP) Awards held in New Delhi by the Department of Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT).
The Aatmanirbhar Bharat Utsav and National ODOP Awards Ceremony, inaugurated by Dr. S. Jaishankar, Minister of External Affairs, Government of India, witnessed Sikkim’s recognition.
Piyush Goyal, Minister of Commerce and Industry, Consumers Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, and Textiles, Government of India, was also present.
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Shri Karma R Bonpo IAS, Secretary, Commerce and Industries, received the award on behalf of Sikkim.
The ODOP Award reflects the success of Chief Minister Shri Prem Singh Golay’s vision of “One Family One Entrepreneur.” Sikkim’s government, under the Skilled Youth Startup Scheme, has empowered entrepreneurs with subsidized loans and training to promote local ODOP (One District One Product) products.
The Department of Commerce and Industry in Sikkim has taken significant steps to brand and market products from the state, creating an ecosystem for local products to flourish. Further initiatives are planned under the World Bank-funded Sikkim Inspires Project to promote ODOP products.
The ODOP initiative aligns with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of Aatmanirbhar Bharat, aiming for socio-economic development across all districts. The focus is on selecting, branding, and promoting one product from each district, addressing challenges in the supply chain, enhancing market accessibility, and unlocking export potential.
The DPIIT launched the ODOP Awards to recognize exceptional achievements at the district, state/UT, and international levels, celebrating economic development through the ODOP approach. The award signifies Sikkim’s commitment to promoting local products and contributing to the vision of a self-reliant India.
