Consider the following statements regarding the objectives and design of the ODOP initiative in Madhya Pradesh:
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ODOP aims to promote value chain development and branding around a single identified product from each district.
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Under ODOP, products are selected considering the existing local ecosystem and potential for export promotion.
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Only Geographical Indication (GI) tagged products are eligible for selection under ODOP.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
1 and 2 only
1 and 3 only
2 and 3 only
1, 2 and 3
Answer and explanation
The correct answer is 1 and 2 only.
Statement 1: ODOP aims to select, brand and promote at least one flagship product per district with a focus on value chain development, processing and marketing support. Correct.
Statement 2: Products are selected by States/UTs based on the existing local ecosystem, Districts as Export Hubs (DEH) products, and GI products, and submitted to DPIIT. Correct.
Statement 3: ODOP includes many products that are not GI tagged, such as Potato (Indore), Ginger (Tikamgarh), and Farm Equipment (Sagar). GI tagging is not a mandatory condition for ODOP selection. Incorrect.
Therefore, only statements 1 and 2 are correct.
