e-NAM Expansion: New Commodities and Features
Why in the news
The government widened e-NAM (National Agriculture Market), the online platform linking APMC mandis, to give farmers better price discovery, transparency and market reach.
Key facts
- 9 new commodities added; total now 247.
- Private providers of warehousing, assaying, logistics, fintech and quality checks are linked under the Platform of Platforms model.
- Payments through UPI, RTGS and NEFT.
- The mobile app offers gate entry, MIS dashboards and farmer database integration.
| Feature | Benefit |
|---|---|
| Market integration | Inter-mandi and inter-state trade |
| Digital payments | Safe, timely settlement |
| Standardised quality | Assayed, graded produce fetches fair price |
| Inclusivity | Small and marginal farmers reach bigger markets |
| Technology | Apps, dashboards and MIS add transparency |
About e-NAM
- Launched by the Government of India on 14 April 2016.
- Integrates APMC mandis nationwide into a unified national market.
- Lets farmers sell online to buyers across the country, with less dependence on middlemen.
- Quality-based bidding rewards better produce and pushes farmers to improve standards.
Exam angle
- Launch date: 14 April 2016.
- Full form: National Agriculture Market.
- Commodity count: 247 after adding 9.