Nasscom Foundation, ONDC Network partner to empower 200 women-led enterprises in Karnataka

Nasscom Foundation and the ONDC Network on Wednesday launched an initiative to support women-led enterprises in Karnataka. As part of this, 200 enterprises were onboarded to the ONDC Network, which will provide them access to ecommerce markets and help them with new entrepreneurial activities.

According to a press release, this initiative has supported sellers from diverse sectors, including handicrafts, handloom, and manufacturing, increasing their income and improving long-term business outcomes.

The initiative has been implemented across 22 districts, including rural and urban regions of Bengaluru, Mysuru, Hubballi, Channapatna, Belagavi, and Udipi.

It aims to tackle the key challenges faced by women entrepreneurs—limited market access, lack of digital and financial literacy, and minimal ecommerce experience. To bridge these gaps, participants received on-ground support in areas such as training, cataloguing, and GST registration. 

The programme also focused on capacity building, connecting women with relevant stakeholders, and establishing regular governance mechanisms for problem-solving and quality control. By equipping them with the right tools, skills, and resources, the initiative supported women entrepreneurs to navigate the modern business landscape confidently, expand their market presence, and achieve sustainable growth. The initiative received technical expertise from Sattva Consulting.

Jyoti Sharma, CEO, Nasscom Foundation, said, “Our collaboration with ONDC Network has helped bridge the digital divide by building capacities and empowering 200 women entrepreneurs to enter and thrive in online marketplaces seamlessly. By harnessing technology and skill development, we have provided them with a level playing field and access to sustainable market linkages to ultimately drive economic growth."

Vibhor Jain, Acting CEO and COO at ONDC, said, “Through this collaboration with Nasscom Foundation, ONDC Network is providing the digital infrastructure that enables enterprises to access wider markets and strengthen their businesses, to a more inclusive digital landscape for India.”