Govt Expands eNAM with 28 New Wholesale Mandis, Enhance Agricultural Trade Opportunities

Agriculture Secretary Manoj Ahuja revealed on Tuesday that the government's commitment to strengthening the electronic National Agriculture Market (e-NAM) includes the integration of 28 new wholesale mandis, bringing the national total to 1,389.

As of now, the e-NAM platform has successfully linked 1,361 regulated mandis spanning 23 states and four Union Territories. Launched on April 26, this digital marketplace has become a crucial hub for agricultural trade.

Ahuja stressed the critical role of timely information sharing among the diverse stakeholders engaged with e-NAM. He emphasized that, just as sellers closely monitor commodity prices, buyers equally depend on comprehensive data regarding the quality of agricultural produce. This transparent exchange of information not only provides trust but also enhances efficiency within the agricultural value chain.

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From an economic standpoint, the optimization of the entire value chain is imperative to curbing wastage and ensuring that resources are used efficiently. As e-NAM continues to bridge information gaps and streamline transactions, it contributes significantly to the overall economic viability of agricultural practices.

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During the event, three farmer producer organizations - Churchu Nari Urja FPCL (Jharkhand), Jaivik Shri FPCL, and Koraput (Odisha) Maangani City Consortium (Tamil Nadu), highlighted the transformative potential of the e-NAM platform.

Faiz Ahmed Kidwai, Additional Secretary in the Agriculture Ministry, emphasized that the success of e-NAM 2.0, an enhanced version of the current platform, hinges on reforms in state acts.

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