Maharashtra's New Licensing Rules Transform Agriculture Marketing
Maharashtra's cabinet decision mandates that private traders need state government permission to buy agricultural products from farmers. Licensing from the marketing committee is compulsory for traders. A Single Unified Licence will allow trading nationwide. The e-NAM scheme will be implemented for better produce rates, covering 133 APMCs in the state.
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Maharashtra's cabinet has introduced stringent regulations requiring private traders to obtain government permission before purchasing agricultural products directly from farmers.
The decision mandates acquiring a licence from the marketing committee for such transactions, ensuring compliance with state protocols. The marketing director is empowered to issue a Single Unified Licence, facilitating nationwide trade for licensed traders.
Additionally, the cabinet aims to bolster the e-NAM scheme, a central initiative designed to offer competitive pricing for farmers' produce. This scheme will encompass 133 Agriculture Marketing Produce Committees across Maharashtra, promoting a cohesive national market for farm commodities.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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