Question

As of July 2023, 137 unique products under 'One District, One Product' scheme has been notified from how many districts?

• A. 713
• B. 256
• C. 538
• D. 657

Answer 1

Answer:

A. 713

One District, One Product (ODOP) Scheme

• The 'One District, One Product' (ODOP) initiative is a component of the 'Make in India' campaign, aiming to promote the balanced industrial development of all districts in the country.
• It seeks to select at least one unique product or service from each district and encourage its development, production, and export.
• The scheme aims to boost rural and regional economies by identifying and promoting local craftsmanship and resources.
• As of July 2023, 137 unique products have been notified under the ODOP scheme.
• These notified products are from a total of 713 districts across India.
• The ODOP program is being implemented with convergence from various central and state government schemes to provide holistic support to the selected products.
• The focus areas include sourcing of raw materials, logistics, common facility centers, branding, marketing, and skill development.
• This initiative is crucial for achieving the objectives of increasing exports, generating employment, and fostering entrepreneurship at the grassroots level.