1. National Agriculture Market eNAM

2. About eNAM
Electronic National Agriculture Market (eNAM) is a pan-India electronic trading portal which networks the existing APMC mandis to create a unified national market for agricultural commodities
eNAM Portal provides a single window service for all APMC related information and services to its stakeholders i.e. farmers, traders, buyers, processers and exporters
Total 585 markets to be covered under eNAM by March 2018

3. Benefits of e-NAM Electronic Book Keeping Transparency in trading
Better monitoring and regulation
Reduction in leakages of financial resources
Proper data management
Better data analysis and market intelligence

4. eNAM in Himachal
Total 19 Markets has been identified to be covered under eNAM
2 Markets i.e. Dhalli Shimla and Solan had been identified to pilot launch on 14 April 2016.
5 other markets i.e Bhattakoffer-Shimla, Parwanoo, Jassor, Bhuntar and Takoli has be indentified for 2nd phase implementation of e-NAM
Commodity traded is apple, shelling pea and garlic

5. Issues
DPR of 19 markets has been submitted with cost of Rs crores, State is yet to receive the amount.
Inflow to crop i.e. apple and off season vegetables is high in season hence 100% electronic mode is difficult.

6. Current activities
Computer hardware procurement process of next phase nodes is in process
Sensitization campaign has been conducted
Induction meeting with officials of participating APMCs and Service provider will be conducted on

7. Future
Total 19 Markets will be covered under eNAM by March Markets in Phase I, 5 Markets in Phase II and 12 Markets in Phase III
Commodities traded will be primarily Fruits and vegetables, spices and food grains
eNAM will be implemented in 9 APMCs out of total 10 in the state