Which one of the following best describes the key objective of India's 'Open Network for Digital Commerce' (ONDC) initiative?

Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) is an initiative of the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce and Industry, aimed at promoting open networks for all aspects of exchange of goods and services over digital networks. ONDC seeks to democratize digital commerce by breaking the dominance of large e-commerce platforms (like Amazon, Flipkart) through enabling interoperability across various digital networks. It allows buyers and sellers on different platforms to interact seamlessly, fostering competition and inclusion. It is not about government control, replacing private players, or mandating UPI payments.