The Government’s ongoing implementation of the National Agriculture Market (e‑NAM), launched in 2016, continues to widen its digital footprint across India. The platform aims to integrate physical wholesale mandis into a unified online market to enhance transparency and competitive price discovery.
As of March 2026, onboarding activity and farmer participation have both grown steadily. The latest data highlights the expanding digital ecosystem supporting agricultural trade nationwide.
The integration of mandis into e‑NAM has progressed significantly since its inception. A total of 1,656 mandis from 23 States and 4 Union Territories have been connected to the platform. This expansion aims to ensure that more farmers receive access to efficient online trading systems.
The Government has also provided digital infrastructure support to ensure seamless integration. Many States continue to upgrade mandi systems to align with e‑NAM operational standards through improved connectivity and equipment.
The e-NAM platform has seen strong participation across stakeholder groups, reflecting growing digital adoption in agricultural markets. As of February 28, 2026, around 1.80 crore farmers and 2.72 lakh traders had registered on the platform, along with 4,724 Farmer Producer Organisations.
The cumulative traded volume since inception reached 13.22 crore metric tonnes, with a total value of ₹4,82,350 crore. These figures highlight the platform’s expanding scale and its role in strengthening agricultural market linkages.
Technological upgrades remain central to improving the efficiency of mandis integrated under e‑NAM. In Rajasthan, 134 mandis are now using AI‑based and ML‑based machines for quality assaying of agricultural commodities.
These tools help reduce testing time and offer more consistent assessments. Government assistance under the e‑NAM scheme has supported the deployment of these systems. Such initiatives contribute to improved transparency and enhanced buyer confidence across the trading chain.
To ensure smooth adoption of e‑NAM, the Government provides grant assistance of up to ₹75.00 lakh per mandi. This funding supports the creation of essential infrastructure needed for full integration.
Facilities covered include assaying laboratories, electronic weighing systems, computers, printers and software tools. Additional components such as cleaning, grading and packaging units can also be supported.
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The Government’s effort to scale the e‑NAM platform highlights a continued focus on modernising agricultural markets. The steady integration of mandis across India has expanded digital access for farmers and traders.
Registrations and trading activity reflect increasing adoption of online systems. Technology upgrades and financial support have further enhanced the operational strength of e‑NAM.
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Published on: Mar 18, 2026, 10:47 AM IST
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