One District One Product (ODOP) Awards 2024

GS2 – Governance

Context:

The Ministry of Commerce & Industry, via DPIIT, announced the second edition of ODOP Awards to promote Aatmanirbhar Bharat by recognising states, districts, and Indian Missions Abroad.

ODOP 2024 Highlights:

• Mission Abroad Category:
  • Gold: High Commission of India in Singapore
  • Silver: Consulate General of India in New York
• States/UTs – Category A:
  • Gold: Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh
  • Silver: Madhya Pradesh
  • Bronze: Gujarat, Rajasthan, West Bengal
• States/UTs – Category B:
  • Gold: Jammu & Kashmir
  • Silver: Sikkim
  • Bronze: Meghalaya, Ladakh
• Districts – Category A (Agriculture):
  • Gold: Guntur (Chillies), Ratnagiri (Alphonso Mangoes)
• Districts – Category B (Non-Agriculture):
  • Gold: Bapatla for Chirala Silk Sarees (Kuppadam)

About ODOP Scheme:

• Implemented by DPIIT and co-funded (60:40) by Centre and States.
• Merged with the ‘Districts as Export Hub’ initiative.
• Aims to promote balanced regional development.

Objectives:

• Enable districts to reach economic potential.
• Encourage cultural and industrial growth.
• Generate local employment, especially in rural areas.