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Agriculture,Rural & Environment

National Agriculture Market

Launched on 14th April 2016, e-NAM is a pan-India electronic trading platform that links existing mandis to create a unified online market for agricultural commodities, promoting “One Nation One Market” and enabling transparent, efficient, and nationwide agri-trade.

Authority

Central

Region

Central Government

Status

Verified 2026

Updated

March 2026

What you get

For Farmers: | - Access to Pan-India Markets through a digital trading platform. | - Real-time Price Discovery based on demand and supply. | - Transparency in auction and payment processes. | - Better Prices through wider buyer participation. | - Online Payment directly to farmers' bank accounts. | - Free Quality Testing (Assaying) of produce in markets. | - Reduced Information Asymmetry—farmers can see prices and make informed decisions. | For Markets (APMCs/RMCs): | - One-time Grant of up to ₹30 lakh per market for hardware, internet, assaying labs, etc. | - Free e-NAM Software is provided with customization for each state. | - Support Staff (1 person per market) provided for 1 year at no cost. | - Provision to use Cold Storages & Warehouses as market sub-yards. | - Infrastructure Support for setting up: | - e-auction halls. | - assaying labs. | - electronic weighbridges. | - training facilities. | For State Governments / UTs: | - Eligibility for Central Funding upon adopting key APMC Act reforms: | - Single trading license for the state. | - Single-point market fee. | - Legal provision for e-trading. | - Support for Soil Testing Labs (STLs) under related schemes (NMSA/RKVY). | - Training, Dispute Resolution Mechanism, and linking more markets to e-NAM.

Who can apply

The process should be liberal, without barriers like high deposits, quantity restrictions, or mandatory purchase centers.; No additional charges should be levied on subsequent wholesale transactions of the same produce.; The applicant must submit proposals in the prescribed format and fulfill all three core reforms above to be eligible for the one-time grant for infrastructure setup (hardware, internet, assaying equipment, etc.).; Trading 100% of selected commodities through e-NAM in the proposed markets.; Providing or linking markets to Soil Testing Laboratories (STLs).; Covering extra implementation costs beyond the sanctioned amount.; Bearing costs of software maintenance after 5 years.; Registering the implementing agency on the PFMS portal and submitting necessary bank details to the Department.; Identify an appropriate institution/organization.; Frame enforceable guidelines to enable e-trading, including trader registration, transaction norms, and infrastructure provisioning.; Be recommended by the concerned authority.; Provide all necessary infrastructure and services (e.g., analyst, assaying facilities) at its own expense.

Required Paperwork

  • Aadhaar Card
  • PAN Card
  • Income Certificate
  • Residence Proof (Domicile)

Common Questions

What is the purpose of this online trading platform for agricultural markets?

It is designed to integrate existing markets across the country into a single online system, enabling unified trading for agricultural commodities and promoting “One Nation One Market.”

How does this platform improve price discovery for farmers?

It enables real-time price discovery through e-auctions and e-trading based on demand and supply, helping farmers secure better prices.

How does the system ensure transparency in agricultural trade?

It offers clear, online auction processes, quality testing results, and direct electronic payments, reducing the scope for manipulation or hidden charges.

What services are provided to farmers through this platform?

Farmers get single-window services including commodity arrival details, quality assaying, e-bidding for price discovery, and direct e-payment to their bank accounts.

How does quality testing work on this platform?

Free assaying (quality testing) is offered at markets to help ensure standardized pricing based on the quality of produce.

What advantages does wider buyer participation offer to farmers?

It increases competition among buyers, which helps farmers get better prices for their commodities.

What role do assaying labs and electronic weighbridges play?

They help standardize and verify quality and quantity, making trading more reliable for both farmers and buyers.

How are market committees or boards supported for integration?

They receive infrastructure support like e-auction halls, assaying labs, electronic weighbridges, internet, and training facilities to enable online trading.

Is software support provided to markets joining the platform?

Yes, free software with state-level customization and support staff is provided to help markets manage online trading.

How does this system reduce information gaps for farmers?

By showing arrival data, auction prices, and quality testing results online, farmers can make more informed selling decisions.