Archive · 9 Jan 2026
Traders to launch 'Vocal for Local' drive
The National Traders’ Welfare Board is starting a big event called 'Swadeshi Sankalp Daud' from January 12 to 23.
This event is to encourage people to buy and support things made in India.
The board wants small traders to use digital platforms like ONDC to sell their products.
They also talked about how new tax rules (GST) are helping traders and consumers.
The government is working to make it easier for traders to do business and is asking for more ideas to help traders.
National Traders’ Welfare Board to launch 'Swadeshi Sankalp Daud' nationwide from January 12 to 23.
Drive aims to promote 'Vocal for Local' initiative and support indigenous industries.
Chairman Sunil J. Singhi emphasizes digital transformation and use of ONDC for small traders.
Future policies to focus on traders’ welfare, including capacity building and financial support.
GST reforms and 'GST Bachat Utsav' campaign highlighted for their positive impact on traders.
- Who
- National Traders’ Welfare Board, small traders, citizens
- What
- Launch of 'Vocal for Local' drive and 'Swadeshi Sankalp Daud'
- When
- January 12 to 23
- Where
- Nationwide in India
- Why
- To boost indigenous industries and promote locally made products
- Event Name
- Swadeshi Sankalp Daud
- Event Duration
- January 12 to 23
- Chairman
- Sunil J. Singhi
- Digital Platform
- Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC)
- Government Initiative
- GST Bachat Utsav