Expansion of e-NAM: Addition of 10 New Agricultural Commodities
| Key Points for Exam | Details |
|---|---|
| Why in News? | The Indian government added 10 new commodities to e-NAM, bringing the total to 231, to improve market access and price realization for farmers. |
| New Commodities Added | Dried Tulsi Leaves, Besan (Chickpea Flour), Wheat Flour, Chana Sattu (Roasted Chickpea Flour), Water Chestnut Flour, Asafoetida, Dried Fenugreek Leaves, Water Chestnut, Baby Corn, Dragon Fruit. |
| e-NAM Launch Year | 2016 |
| Managing Body | Small Farmers Agribusiness Consortium (SFAC) |
| Purpose of e-NAM | Connects APMC mandis into a unified national agricultural market for better price discovery and online trade. |
| Ministry Concerned | Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare |
| New Commodities Category | Some items like Chana Sattu, Water Chestnut Flour, Asafoetida, and Dried Fenugreek Leaves fall under secondary trade. |