PM Ekta Malls

Published on 19 Nov 2025

• The Union government has approved the establishment of PM Ekta Malls in 27 states under the ‘One District, One Product’ (ODOP) initiative.

• The PM Ekta Mall scheme, announced in the Union Budget 2023-24, aims to provide dedicated retail space for each state and Union Territory to promote ODOP items, Geographical Indication (GI)-tagged goods and local handicrafts.

• It is being implemented under Part-VI of the Special Assistance to States for Capital Investment (SASCI) framework by the Ministry of Finance.

• States are required to provide land for the malls free of cost or bear the cost of acquisition.

• They are to be preferably located in state capitals, or in financial or tourism hubs.

• The initiative is expected to boost the sale of ODOP and GI products and provide greater market access to artisans, weavers, and small producers, aligning with the broader goal of promoting local entrepreneurship and self-reliance.

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