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ONDC Expands Reach, Fair Price Shops Go Digital In HP

In a step towards Digital India, Sanjeev Chopra, Secretary, Department of Food and Public Distribution, unveiled a pilot to on-board the fair price shops (FPSs) in Una and Hamirpur districts of Himachal Pradesh on the Open Network Digital Commerce (ONDC). The pilot was unveiled virtually in 11 FPSs – five FPSs in Una and six […]

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Roadside Vegetable Stalls Contributing To Bhutan’s Local Economy

The villagers and commuters in Khothagpa, Pema Gatshel, are greatly benefiting from a little vegetable sales booth established along the roadside. In addition to offering locally farmed, fresh fruit, it is also contributing to the local economy, Bhutan Live reported. In 2018, the government built the sales counter for the Khothagpa dairy group. Farmers have […]

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