The Central government allocated 145 crore to Nagaland for the construction of a Unity Mall in Dimapur, aimed at promoting and showcasing the states One District One Product (ODOP) offerings, the ministry of commerce & said.
The allocation is part of the Union Budget 2023-24, which has earmarked 5,000 crore for the establishment of Unity Malls across the country.
The announcement was made during an ODOP Sampark event organized by the Department for the Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) in collaboration with Invest India and the Department of Industries and Commerce, Nagaland. The event aimed to raise awareness about the ODOP and PM Gati Shakti initiatives, focusing on promoting local industries and improving Logistics.
The DPIIT Invest officials highlighted the initiatives undertaken under the ODOP program to empower Indian products, including design sensitization workshops, ODOP GeM Bazaar on the Government e-Marketplace, and ODOP exhibitions.