<h1>National Traders Welfare Board Holds Inaugural Meeting to Boost Trader Support and Simplify Regulations in India.</h1> The first meeting of the National Traders Welfare Board (NTWB), established by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), took place on December 5, 2023, in New Delhi. Chaired by a non-official member, the Board aims to advise the government on policy measures for the welfare of traders and their employees, including simplifying regulations, reducing compliance burdens, and improving access to funds. The Board includes non-official members from trade associations and state representatives, alongside government officials. Members were encouraged to propose suggestions for trader welfare and to promote the Open Network for Digital Network (ONDC) initiative.