Role Overview
This role will be responsible for shaping and supporting policy and regulatory frameworks impacting digital commerce in India, while driving ONDC's engagement with government and regulatory stakeholders.
The individual will work closely with ministries, regulators, and public institutions to enable policy alignment, support regulatory development, and strengthen ONDC's positioning within the evolving digital commerce ecosystem.
Additionally, the role will contribute to the techno-legal framework for network governance, including the design of systems and mechanisms to monitor and ensure policy compliance across the network.
This position sits at the intersection of public policy, regulatory affairs, and government engagement, requiring both strategic thinking and execution capability.

Key Responsibilities

1. Government & Policy Engagement
Engage with government entities and regulatory bodies on matters related to digital commerce and network-based platforms.
Build and manage relationships with key policymakers, ministries, and regulatory stakeholders.




Represent ONDC in policy forums, consultations, working groups, and government discussions.
Drive alignment between ONDC's network objectives and government policy priorities.
Communicate clearly with regulators and the business, including breaking down complex policy and regulatory information into smaller, digestible formats for diverse audiences.
2. Policy & Regulatory Development
Track and interpret developments across e-commerce policy, digital trade, competition, and data governance frameworks — including the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act and related rules.
Contribute to policy notes, consultation responses, discussion papers, and regulatory submissions.
Support the development of policy recommendations and regulatory frameworks relevant to ONDC.
Work on key themes such as platform neutrality, interoperability, digital inclusion, and network governance.
3. Research & Policy Analysis
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📌 Lead - Network Policy (New Delhi)
🏢 Open Network For Digital Commerce (ONDC)
📍 New Delhi