e-NAM: An Overview of Economic and Trade in South India

Abstract

e-NAM was initiated by the Government of India to eradicate the lack of efficiency and increase clarity in agricultural commerce and ensure fair prices to farmers for their produce. This Article focuses on (a) extent of APMC markets across the southern states and participation of FPO, Traders and farmers and (b) the benefits, and constraints of e-NAM trading. There is sufficient proof for improving agricultural marketing in southern states. Tamil Nadu show highest percentage of No of Markets, and participation of Traders. In case of Farmer participation, Telangana and Andhra Pradesh has highest numbers. It suggests a noteworthy benefit for the execution of e-NAM in Peninsular India. This shows promoting inter-market trading requires hastening the issuance of unified licenses and enhancing the awareness about e-NAM for farmers and FPO.