Hello Sir, Thank you so much for your question. I’m really glad you asked about ONDC because many people may not be fully aware of what it is and how it works. So let me try to explain it in simple words. ONDC stands for Open Network for Digital Commerce. It is actually a project launched by the Government of India with the aim of changing the way online shopping works in our country. Right now, most of us shop online using big platforms like Amazon, Flipkart, Swiggy, Zomato and so on. These platforms are like closed systems where both buyers and sellers are dependent on the same company. For example, if you want to order food, you need to use Swiggy or Zomato. If you want to buy groceries, you use a different app. So every platform works separately and only shows the sellers registered with them. The idea behind ONDC is to create an open digital network where any seller, big or small, can join, and any buyer can access their services through any app that is connected to ONDC. This is very similar to how UPI works. Just like UPI allows us to send or receive money between different banks using any app, ONDC allows shopping from different sellers using any connected app. This way, buyers are not forced to use only one or two big apps, and small businesses also get a fair chance to sell their products online. One of the biggest advantages of ONDC is that it can bring better prices for customers because more competition means better offers. It also helps small shopkeepers and local businesses who may not have the money to create their own app but can still sell their products online through this open network. In the case of the TAN app that I shared, it uses ONDC to help us order food or groceries easily and accessibly. The app connects us to the ONDC network, and from there we can place orders without needing to go through the usual complicated apps which may not be accessible for visually impaired users. So in simple words, ONDC is the Government of India’s step to make online shopping open, fair, accessible, and not controlled by a few big companies. It is still growing, but it is definitely a very positive change for both businesses and customers like us. I hope this helps to explain what ONDC is. If you have any more questions, I’ll be more than happy to help. Best regards, Omkar Pawaskar.
On Mon, 7 Jul, 2025, 10:24 am , <[email protected]> wrote: > What is ONDC? > > > > *From:* [email protected] <[email protected]> *On > Behalf Of *Omkar Pawaskar > *Sent:* 06 July 2025 12:41 > *To:* [email protected] > *Subject:* [AI] 100% Accessible Shopping App for Visually Impaired > people: Try the TAN App and Share Your Feedback > > > > Dear Access India Members, > > I hope you all are doing well. > > I would like to share detailed information about a wonderful and fully > accessible app that has been developed keeping the needs of visually > impaired people in mind. The app is called ***TAN***, and it allows users > to shop for food and groceries through ***ONDC***—an initiative backed by > the Government of India—right from the comfort of their homes. > > This app is ***100% accessible with screen readers*** and provides an > inclusive and user-friendly shopping experience for blind and low-vision > users. It is available on both ***Google Play Store*** and ***Apple App > Store***. > > Here are some of the key features of the ***TAN app***: > > ✅ ***Shop on ONDC with ease:*** Access the Indian government-backed ONDC > platform for food, grocery, and more. > ✅ ***No confusing offers:*** The app helps you find the cheapest prices > directly without the need to hunt for offers or navigate through > complicated deals. > ✅ ***Fully customizable appearance:*** You can adjust font size, color > theme, and switch between light and dark modes for better visibility. > ✅ ***Optimized for screen readers:*** The app works lightning-fast with > screen readers and even allows you to customize the type of information you > want the screen reader to read out. > > The app developers are highly receptive to feedback and are constantly > working to make the app even better for our community. You can share your > valuable feedback through the ***feedback option in the app’s menu > (hamburger icon)*** or by writing to them directly at > [email protected] > > 👉 **Download the TAN app from Google Play Store: > https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.onlyusable.usableapp > > Additionally, if you would like to learn how to use the app, you can > listen to the detailed tutorial broadcasted in the ***TechCity show of > Radio Udaan***. Here’s the YouTube link to the tutorial: > 👉 **TechCity, Episode 516: No More Shopping Struggles! Shop Easily with > TAN — The Online Store App for Blind and Low Vision People > https://youtu.be/9wOe3dvJx-A?si=6-qlB-Opy\_tQiuFi > > I kindly request all members to try this app and support the developers in > their effort to make technology more accessible for everyone. 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