Now, kirana stores to go digital: CAIT, DPIIT to launch national e-commerce platform soon

The Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) and the Department for Promotion of Industry & Internal Trade (DPIIT) will soon launch a national e-commerce marketplace that aims to bring 7 crore traders of the country into the digital fold. The platform, which may be launched as early as next week, will help local kirana stores take orders for essentials online and ensure last-mile contactless delivery.

The portal will eventually be extended to all items being traded under domestic trade in India.