Overview of e-NAM
e-NAM Expands Digital Agriculture Trade Network: e-NAM (National Agriculture Market) is India’s premier digital trading platform for agricultural commodities, launched in 2016. The platform integrates multiple mandis across states, enabling farmers, traders, and buyers to transact transparently and efficiently.
Static GK fact: India has over 7,500 regulated mandis under the Agricultural Produce Market Committee (APMC) Act.
The platform primarily aims to reduce intermediary dependency, enable quality-based pricing, and increase market access for farmers, fostering a unified national market.
Recent Expansion
On October 8, 2025, the Department of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare announced the addition of 9 new commodities, bringing the total number of tradable items on e-NAM to 247. This move strengthens digital agri-trade access and supports fair pricing mechanisms.
New Commodities Added
The newly included items are:
- Green Tea
- Tea
- Aswagandha Dry Roots
- Mustard Oil
- Lavender Oil
- Mentha Oil
- Virgin Olive Oil
- Lavender Dried Flower
- Broken Rice
Static GK Tip: India ranks second globally in tea production and is the largest producer of mustard oil.
Role of DMI and Quality Parameters
The Directorate of Marketing and Inspection (DMI), under the Ministry of Agriculture, framed standardized quality grades for these commodities. This ensures that prices reflect the actual quality of products.
The process included:
- Consultations with state agencies, traders, and subject experts
- Oversight from Small Farmers’ Agribusiness Consortium (SFAC)
- Approval by Union Agriculture Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan
These measures enhance transparency, provide fair pricing, and reduce the exploitation of farmers by intermediaries.
Static GK fact: SFAC was established in 1994 to promote agribusiness projects and farmer collectives in India.
Significance for Farmers
The expansion benefits farmers by:
- Increasing market access nationwide
- Encouraging quality-based pricing
- Reducing reliance on local intermediaries
- Boosting participation in the digital agri-economy
Static GK Tip: As of 2025, e-NAM covers 1,000+ mandis across 21 states and 3 UTs, reflecting its growing nationwide footprint.
Static Usthadian Current Affairs Table
e-NAM Expands Digital Agriculture Trade Network:
| Topic | Detail |
| Platform | e-NAM (National Agriculture Market) |
| Governing Body | Department of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare, Government of India |
| Launch Year | 2016 |
| Date of Expansion | October 8, 2025 |
| Total Commodities | 247 |
| New Commodities | Green Tea, Tea, Aswagandha Dry Roots, Mustard Oil, Lavender Oil, Mentha Oil, Virgin Olive Oil, Lavender Dried Flower, Broken Rice |
| Quality Oversight | Directorate of Marketing and Inspection (DMI) |
| Support Agency | Small Farmers’ Agribusiness Consortium (SFAC) |
| Union Minister Approval | Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan |
