Implementing of National Agriculture Market (e-NAM) Platform

e-NAM is a demand-driven scheme. The integration of mandis under the e-NAM platform is based on proposals received from State Governments/Union Territories, reflecting their demand and readiness. Mandis are integrated into the platform upon fulfilling the necessary infrastructure and technical requirements as per the e-NAM operational guidelines.

e-NAM Connects Over 1389 Mandis, Facilitates ₹3.79 Lakh Crore in Agricultural Trade

The Indian government’s National Agriculture Market (e-NAM) scheme continues to expand its reach, connecting farmers and traders through a digital platform for transparent and competitive agricultural commodity trading. As of October 31, 2024, 1389 mandis across 23 states and 4 Union Territories (UTs) have been integrated with the e-NAM platform.

India Boosts Wildlife Research and Pashmina Certification with New Advanced Facilities

Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change, along with the Minister of State for the same ministry, inaugurated two significant facilities at the Wildlife Institute of India (WII) in Dehradun: an Advanced Facility for Pashmina Certification and a Next Generation DNA Sequencing Facility. These developments build upon the foundation laid last year with the inauguration of the Pashmina Certification Centre (PCC).

Jute Commissioner Sets Maximum Ex-Factory Prices for Jute Bags in December 2024

Jute Commissioner has announced the final maximum ex-factory prices for 580gm “Type-A” and “Type-B” jute bags for December 2024. The prices fixed in this notification are exclusive of Goods and Services Tax (GST). The purchaser is responsible for paying GST in addition to the stated ex-factory price. This price regulation aims to provide price stability and transparency in the jute bag market for December 2024.