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Status and Performance of e-NAM in India: An Overview

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  • Parmar, Riya
  • Bansal, Rachana

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This paper reviewed National Agriculture Market (e-NAM) initiative in India, focusing on its impact, challenges, and potential for transforming agricultural marketing. With 1409 Agricultural Produce Marketing Committees (APMCs) integrated into the platform as of 2024, a notable increase from the initial 585, the e-NAM initiative has significantly expanded its reach. The highest number of APMC’s were found in Rajasthan (165), followed by Tamil Nadu (157), Gujarat (144), Madhya Pradesh (139), Maharashtra (133) and Uttar Pradesh (125). With the addition of 6 new commodities total 209 of it are available for trade. As on 31.12.2024, total 1.75 crore farmers, 2.43 lakh traders and 1.09 lakh commission agents, 2575 FPOs and 79 service providers have been registered on e-NAM. It has achieved positive outcomes, including steady growth in both the quantity and value of commodities traded and an increase in the number of registered stakeholders, encompassing farmers, traders, commission agents, and Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs). The research highlighted the need for enhanced awareness and training programs to equip farmers with a better understanding of e-NAM, emphasized the importance of knowledge dissemination regarding various phases of the e-NAM process, such as quality assessment and e-bidding. Overall, e-NAM is a pivotal policy initiative aimed at modernizing agricultural marketing in India, with the potential to further enhance its impact through improved stakeholders’ education and engagement.

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  • Parmar, Riya & Bansal, Rachana, 2025. "Status and Performance of e-NAM in India: An Overview," Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology, Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology, vol. 43(3), pages 1-18.
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    1. Gautam, Sandeep & Supriya & Srivastava, Aditya Bhooshan & Bohra, Diksha, 2022. "Factors Constraining Farmer’s Adoption of the E-National Agriculture Market (eNAM) in Sultanpur District of Uttar Pradesh," Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology, Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology, vol. 40(12), pages 1-5.
    2. Kaur, Baljit & Kundu, K. K. & Sharma, Nitin, 2021. "Constraints in the Diffusion of E-NAM and the Policy Measures," Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology, Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology, vol. 39(11).
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