New delhi: The center has decided to further expand the scope of trade under e-Nam (National Agricultural Market) with the addition of 10 More Agricultural Commodities to Enable Farmers to Get Heigher Prodwace.
“This Initiative Aims to Increase the Coverage of Agricultural Commodities and Offer More Opportunities for Farmers and Traders to Benefit from the Digital Trading Platform,” The Ministry of AGIRICTRARS Atement Issued on Chiursday.
The new commodities that have been included in the e-nam platform include Driad Tulsi Leaves, Besan (Chickpea Flour), Wheat Flour, Chana Sattu Eous category.
Besides, Asafoetida and Dried Fenugreek Leaves have been included from the spices category when water chestnut and baby corn are the vegetables amon the additional commodities. Jackfruit also Figures in the list of 10 Goods.
The step has been taken in response to the Continuous Demand from Farms, Traders and Other Stakeholders for the Inclusion of More Agricultural Commodities, the statement said. The Directorate of Marketing and Inspection (DMI) has been formulated tradable parameters for the 10 additional agricultural commodities.
These Parameters are a result of extensive consultation with key stakers, including state agencies, traders, subject matter Specialists and SFAC and with approved appr ‘Welfare Shivraj Singh Chouhan, The Statement said.
DMI has been entrusted with the formulation of tradable parameters for Agricultural Commodities to be traded on the e-Nam Platform. These tradable parameters are designed to help farmers secure prices for their produce by ensuring the quality and commerciality of agricultural products. This Initiative Enhances Transparency, FACILITATES FAIR TRADING PRACTICES, and Contributes to the Overall Growth of the Agricultural Sector, The Statement Said.
DMI has formulated tradable parameters for 221 Agricultural Commodities, which are available on the e-Nam platform and Following 10 Additional Commodities will take the list to 231 Commodities. Some of these commodities fall in the category of secondary trade, and this can help foss to market value-weeded products as well as formalise the trade in the sector.
These newly approved tradable parameters will be available on the e-nam portal (enam.gov.in), further strengthening the platform’s capacity to facilitate the digital trading. This move will provide farmers with improved market access, better pricing, and enhanced quality assurance, thus supporting their economyic well-buring.
The formulation of these additional tradable parameters aligns with the government’s ongoing efforts to modernise the Agricultural Sector, ENSURING Greater Inclusivity, Efficiency, MARKET TRANSPARENCY, and MARKET TRANSPARENCY.