The UK government is rolling out several initiatives to improve the connection between small businesses and e-commerce platforms. These efforts include special drives under the One District - One Product (ODOP) scheme to help rural businesses get online, with a particular focus on artisans, craftspeople, and producers of GI goods and toys. To further support this, certain handicraft sellers are now exempt from compulsory GST registration, making it easier for them to collaborate with online marketplaces.
Government takes several initiatives to enhance collaboration between small business and e-commerce platforms
Drives being conducted under One District - One Product (ODOP) initiative across States to facilitate on-boarding on e-Commerce platforms
Special focus being placed on onboarding artis
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FAQ :
The main goal is to enhance collaboration between small businesses and e-commerce platforms, providing greater visibility and market access for small businesses, especially those in rural areas and artisans.
The Department for Promotion of Industry & Internal Trade (DPIIT) is actively working with e-commerce platforms to onboard artisans and handicraftsmen, including those producing Geographical Indication (GI) goods and toys.
Under the ODOP initiative, drives are being conducted across various states to facilitate the onboarding of sellers of identified products onto e-commerce platforms, increasing visibility for rural businesses.
Yes, the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has exempted sellers of specified handicraft goods made by craftsmen from compulsory GST registration.
The 'Adoption of e-Commerce by Micro Enterprises' component of the Procurement and Marketing Support (PMS) Scheme provides financial assistance to micro-enterprises for selling products or services through e-commerce portals.
Key bodies include the Department for Promotion of Industry & Internal Trade (DPIIT), Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC), Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSME), National Small Industries Corporation (NSIC), Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC), and the Ministry of Tribal Affairs through TRIFED.