Uttar Pradesh's Initiative to Connect Agri Startups with E-Commerce Platforms
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Initiative | Uttar Pradesh government to connect agriculture commodity startups with e-commerce platforms ONDC and e-NAM. |
| Key Entities | ONDC (Open Network for Digital Commerce), e-NAM (National Agriculture Market), Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs). |
| Objective | Streamline licensing, boost food processing, implement AI in agriculture, and organize global farmers' conference. |
| FPOs in UP | 3,240 active FPOs under Atmanirbhar Krishak Samanvit Vikas Yojana; 2,725 new FPOs to benefit 27.25 lakh farmers. |
| Global Event | Krishi Bharat global farmers' conference in November 2024 in Lucknow, with participants from US, Germany, Brazil, etc. |
| ONDC | Promotes open networks using open-sourced methodology; integrates e-commerce platforms. |
| e-NAM | Pan-India electronic trading portal for agricultural commodities; reduces intermediaries. |
| Other Schemes | Operation Greens, Market Access Initiative (MAI), SAMPADA, NHM, APEDA, Agri Export Zones (AEZs), Organic Farming. |
| CII | Non-government organization founded in 1895; partners with industry, government, and civil society. |