The changing structure of agricultural marketing in India: A state-level analysis of e-NAM Venkatesh P*, Singh D R1, Sangeetha V2, Balasubramanian M1, Jha Girish K1 1Division of Agricultural Economics, ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi-110 012 2Division of Agricultural Extension, ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi-110 012 *Corresponding author: venkatesh1998@gmail.com
JEL Codes Q11, Q13, Q180 Online Published on 16 March, 2022. Abstract The government of India launched e-NAM to remove inefficiency and enhance transparency in the agricultural marketing system and ensure fair prices to farmers for their produce. This paper examines the (i) extent of APMC markets covered by e-NAM across the states, and stakeholders’ participation in e-NAM; (b) pattern of trade, its concentration, and determinants; (c) benefits of e-NAM to farmers; and (d) constraints in e-NAM trading. The evidence shows no significant price advantage for most commodities across the states on the implementation of e-NAM. This indicates the need for strengthening quality assaying and accelerating the issuance of unified licenses to promote inter-market trading and achieve better price discovery. Top Keywords Trade performance and concentration, Stakeholder's participation, Effect on farmers price, Constraints in e-NAM trading. Top |