Hi Friends,

Even as I launch this today ( my 80th Birthday ), I realize that there is yet so much to say and do. There is just no time to look back, no time to wonder,"Will anyone read these pages?"

With regards,
Hemen Parekh
27 June 2013

Now as I approach my 90th birthday ( 27 June 2023 ) , I invite you to visit my Digital Avatar ( www.hemenparekh.ai ) – and continue chatting with me , even when I am no more here physically

Friday, 16 February 2024

From S Kumars to ONDC : a 24 year journey

 


 

Context :

ONDC Partners MeitY’s Common Service Centres To Take Ecommerce To Rural Areas  .. Inc42… 14 Feb 2024

Extract :

As part of this partnership, CSC's e-Grameen will join the ONDC as a buyer application, allowing citizens in the rural parts to access ecommerce services

In the second phase, sellers registered on the CSC platform will be able to receive orders via ONDC Network

CSCs are access points to get digital services for citizens in underserved rural and remote locations

 

My Take :

Ø  Origin of ONDC ?  ………………………….  27 March 2022

 

Extract :

Extract from Agreement between SKCL and 3P

Source - https://hcpreports.blogspot.com/2016/03/skcl-3p.html   /  13 April 2000 / Page No :  9 / 10 /  11

Roles

The four major players who are crucial to the SKCL network are:

Ø  The Franchises

Ø  The Strategic Business Associate ( SBA)

Ø  The Content partner

Ø  SKCL

 

The roles of these players are as follows:

 

( A )   Franchisee’s role

Ø  Franchisees will conduct B2B, B2C and C2C trade.

 

Ø  This will entail :

         #   Booking orders,

         #   Servicing orders booked by other franchisees as well as

         #   Collecting and remitting payments to the network.

Ø  Typically franchises will operate from a kiosk, where customers can walk in to browse, buy and sell and transact through SKCL network.

 

( B )    SBA’S Role

Ø  An SBA is the crucial link between the franchisee and SKCL. He will coordinate the activities of the franchisees in his territory. Each SBA will have a certain number of franchisees under him.

Ø  The SBA will act like a market facilitator and developer for the SKCL network.

Ø  The SBA will be expected to execute SKCL plans in his area, spread awareness about the network, act as a help desk for his franchisee’s problems.

 

 ( C )    The Content Partner’s Role

Ø  The Content provider’s role is to make available to the SKCL portal / Network, compelling content / offering of product & Services as agreed, upon and defined in the MOU entered into between SKCL and the concerned Content Provider.

Ø  The Content Provider will maintain / updated all information / database pertaining to his products / services on SKCL portal from time to time.

Ø  Content provider will arrange for delivery of the goods / services at the buyer’s purchase’s destination address, against each & every purchase order received by him from the kiosks of any / all franchisees of the SKCL network, in accordance with the “ Delivery terms” and the “ Payment terms” contained in the MOU entered into between SKCL and the concerned Content provider.

 

( D )   SKCL’S role.

      SKCL’s role comprises of but not be limited to the following

Ø  Create and operationalize the hub

Ø  Obtain the 50,000 franchisees through an aggressive advertising campaign.

Ø  Identify and appoint internationally reputed Vendors/ content providers.

Ø  Develop a strong and meaningful portal.

Ø  Ensure timely & Quality delivery of goods / services to the buyers / purchases of SKCL portal / network.

Ø  Ensure smooth and error-free operation of the VSAT network / portal around the clock.

Ø  Ensure automated / transparent record of each & every transaction from each & every kiosk, clearly indicating :

 

·          The monetary value of each transaction.

·          Time/ Date / venue of the transaction

·          Details of Purchase

·          Details of Purchase

·          Details of Content provider / Seller

·          Respective shares of the transaction- value between the franchisee / the SBA/ the Content provider and the SKCL

·          Delivery terms

·          Payment Terms

·          Payment Receipt Details

·          Commercial Terms.

·          Statutory Levies ( ST / CST / Octroi etc.)

·          Statutory Deductions ( TDS / Services Tax etc.)

·          TDS Certificates / Services Tax Certificates etc.

·          Warranty / Guarantee Covering Supply of goods / Services, etc.

By logging into his “Personal Page” on the Portal, a Content Provider will be able to view, aggregated statistics as well as transaction – history of each & every transaction pertaining to his offerings.

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With regards,

Hemen Parekh

www.HemenParekh.ai  /  17 Feb 2024

 

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