The Department of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare, Government of India, has further strengthened the National Agriculture Market (e-NAM) by expanding its coverage with the inclusion of 09 additional commodities, taking the total number of tradable agricultural commodities on the platform to 247. This expansion not only boosts market integration but also gives farmers and traders better access to a transparent and competitive digital marketplace. The Department of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare aims to strengthen farmers’ bargaining power and ensure fair pricing through standardised tradable parameters.
The Government of India has raised the number of tradable commodities on e-NAM from 238 to 247. The new additions include Green Tea, Tea, Ashwagandha, Dry Roots, Mustard Oil, Lavender Oil, Mentha Oil, Virgin Olive Oil, Lavender Dried Flower, and Broken Rice. This expansion is a direct response to the requests from farmers and traders for a broader selection of commodities.
Tradable parameters set the standard grades or quality ranges for commodities. These standards connect prices directly to quality, ensuring that farmers get a fair return. The Directorate of Marketing and Inspection (DMI) created these parameters after consulting with state agencies, traders, experts, and the Small Farmers’ Agribusiness Consortium (SFAC). This collaborative approach promotes transparency and lessens reliance on middlemen.
With the newly approved tradable parameters now accessible on the e-NAM portal (enam.gov.in), the platform further strengthens its role as a transparent, quality-driven marketplace. This initiative opens doors for farmers to reach broader markets, secure remunerative prices, and benefit from assured quality standards, ultimately boosting their economic resilience.
This step underscores the Government of India’s resolve to empower farmers with transparent digital tools, promote quality-driven trade, and ensure inclusive growth in the agricultural sector.
