In view of a successful networking of 250 markets with e-NAM Platform Union Minister Radha Mohan Singh launched e-NAM Mobile App in New Delhi. The Minister of State Purshottam Rupala was also present on the occasion.
Speaking on the occasion, Singh announced that most of the implementation issues faced in pilot phase have been addressed and e-NAM platform is connected to 250 markets across 10 States.
These include (Andhra Pradesh (12), Chhattisgarh (05), Gujarat (40), Haryana (36), Himachal Pradesh (07), Jharkhand (08), Madhya Pradesh (20), Rajasthan (11), Telangana (44), Uttar Pradesh (67).
Union Minister revealed that so far, Detailed Project Reports (DPRs) for integrating 399 mandis with e-NAM has been received from 14 states and all of them have been approved.
Minister said he is sure e-NAM will significantly contribute towards enhancing the farmer’s income.
Union Minister said that quality parameters for 69 agricultural and horticultural commodities including cereals, Pulses, Oil seeds, Spices, Fruits and Vegetables have been notified for trading on e-NAM platorm. States have been asked to set up the quality assessing facilities to ensure quality of the farmer’s produce in a scientific and professional manner.
A total number of 585 markets are targeted to be integrated in the first phase with e-NAM by March 2018, out of which 400 markets will be integrated by March 2017.