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.