Speaking to IANS, Koshy said the penetration of e-commerce in the digital sector is "only six-seven per cent on the buying side, and maybe one or two per cent on the selling side."

He said there is a large section of people who are potential partners on the supply side. Apart from providing them with a technology centre, they also need to equip them with a variety of business processes, including proper documentation and creating barcodes to ensure that they can supply businesses across the country.

Apart from making their work lucrative and secure, “they also have to comply with tax, GST rules, etc. while working across the country.”

“All these different elements of a successful transaction will become important to leverage to increase market access,” Koshy said.

To help impart skills, ONDC launched its ONDC Academy last year to help individuals make informed decisions, reduce operational failures and enhance efficiency while facilitating e-commerce over open networks through the Academy. To be empowered to maximize.

Koshy said the e-learning series is available in seven or eight Indian languages. This platform is also working towards audio-video content.

He said the network was also contacting each ministry "to build capacity and provide support."

Koshy said the National Council of Vocational Education and Training (NCVET), under the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE), and the UGC are also "making it a part of skill development".