National Agriculture Market
e-NAM is a government-run online trading platform that connects farmers, traders, and buyers across India through a unified digital marketplace for agricultural commodities. Farmers get real-time price discovery, online payment directly to their bank account, and free quality testing at the mandi — so you can sell to buyers across the country, not just locally. Register at enam.gov.in or visit your nearest integrated mandi to get started.
About This Scheme
e-NAM is a government-run online trading platform that connects farmers, traders, and buyers across India through a unified digital marketplace for agricultural commodities. Farmers get real-time price discovery, online payment directly to their bank account, and free quality testing at the mandi — so you can sell to buyers across the country, not just locally. Register at enam.gov.in or visit your nearest integrated mandi to get started.
Full official description
Launched on 14th April 2016 by the Prime Minister of India, the e-National Agriculture Market (e-NAM) is a pan-India electronic trading portal designed to integrate existing APMC (Agricultural Produce Market Committee) mandis across the country into a unified online platform, enabling “One Nation One Market” for agricultural commodities. Implemented by the Small Farmers Agribusiness Consortium (SFAC) under the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare, Government of India, the platform streamlines agricultural marketing by offering single-window services such as commodity arrivals, AI-based quality assaying, e-bidding, and direct e-payment to farmers. It aims to enhance transparency, efficiency, and competitiveness in agricultural trade while expanding market access for farmers and reducing information asymmetry. In Jammu & Kashmir, 11 mandis, including Narwal (Jammu) and Parimpora (Srinagar), have been integrated with e-NAM since May 2020.
Key Objectives:
- Facilitate nationwide integration of markets through a common e-platform for agricultural trade.
- Standardize marketing and transaction procedures across all APMC mandis.
- Expand farmers’ access to buyers and markets for better price discovery and reduced information gaps.
- Promote quality-based bidding through the establishment of assaying systems.
- Ensure stable pricing and availability of quality produce to consumers.
Benefits
- Access to buyers across India — not limited to your local mandi
- Real-time price discovery through competitive online bidding
- Free quality testing (assaying) of produce at integrated mandis
- Online payment directly to farmer's bank account — no cash handling
- Single-point market fee levy prevents double charges on the same produce
- Integrating mandis receive a one-time central grant of up to ₹30 lakh for hardware, internet, and assaying labs
- Free e-NAM software provided with state-specific customization
Who Can Apply (Eligibility)
- Open to farmers, traders, FPOs (Farmer Producer Organisations), and buyers in states that have integrated their APMC mandis with e-NAM
- Farmers need a valid bank account and identity proof (Aadhaar) to register
- The farmer's state must have implemented three reforms: single trading license, single-point market fee, and legal provision for e-trading
- FPOs can register online or at the nearest e-NAM mandi
- APMCs seeking central funding must fulfill all three state-level reforms and submit proposals in the prescribed format
How to Apply
Registration Guidelines for farmers:
Users can register by Clicking here.
Select “Registration Type” as “Farmer” and select the desired “APMC”.
Provide a valid email ID, as you will receive your Login ID and Password on it.
Once successfully registered, you will receive a login ID and a temporary password at the given email.
Log in to the dashboard by clicking the icon on www.enam.gov.in/web.
You will see a flashing message on the dashboard: “Click here to register with APMC.”
Click on the flashing link, which will redirect you to the registration page for filling or updating details.
Your application will be sent for approval to your selected APMC after KYC is completed.
After successfully logging in to your dashboard, you will be able to see all APMC address details.
After successful submission, the user will receive an email confirming that the application has been submitted to the concerned APMC, with the status shown as Submitted, In Progress, Approved, or Rejected.
Once approved by the APMC, you will receive your eNAM Farmer Permanent Login ID (e.g., HR866F00001) and password for complete access to the e-NAM platform at your registered email address.
Alternatively, you can contact your respective Mandi/APMC for the same.
Registration Guidelines for Trades:
Users will have to register by visiting http://enam.gov.in/NAMV2/home/other_register.html.
Select “Registration Type” as “Trader” and choose the appropriate “APMC” or State Level option.
Provide your passport-size photograph and correct email ID to receive your login ID and password at the same address.
After successful registration, you will receive your login ID and a temporary password at your provided email ID.
Log in to the dashboard by clicking the icon on www.enam.gov.in.
Then you will see a flashing message on the dashboard: “Click here to register with APMC.”
Click on the flashing link, which will redirect you to the registration page for filling or updating details.
Your application will be submitted for approval to your selected APMC or SAMB (in case of a Unified License).
After successfully logging in to your dashboard, you will be able to see the arrivals and trade activities happening in the APMC for notified commodities in eNAM.
You will see a flashing message on the dashboard: “Click on the link.”
It will redirect you to the registration page to submit your license and KYC details as a trader.
Your details will be submitted for approval by your selected APMC.
Once successfully submitted, you will receive an email confirming the status of the application as Submitted, In Progress, Approved, or Rejected.
Its status can be viewed by logging in to the dashboard, as explained earlier.
For a permanent login ID (e.g., HR866T00001) and password, visit your respective Mandi/APMC and verify your license number.
After successful approval by the APMC, eNAM Trader/CA IDs and passwords will be sent to the provided email address.
Trader/CA users can participate in online trade using the provided login ID and password.
For FPOs/FPCs: FPOs/FPCs can register on e-NAM Portal via the website (www.enam.gov.in) or mobile app or provide following details at the nearest e-NAM mandi:
Name of your FPOs/FPCs.
Name, address, email ID, and contact number of the authorized person (MD/CEO/Manager).
Bank account details (Name of bank, branch, account number, IFSC code).
For Mandi Board: States (State Agricultural Marketing Boards) interested in integrating their mandis with NAM are required to carry out the following reforms in their APMC Act:
Provide for a single (unified) trading license valid across the state.
Implement a single-point levy of market fees across the state.
Include provisions for e-auction/e-trading as modes of price discovery.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the purpose of this online trading platform for agricultural markets?
It is designed to integrate existing markets across the country into a single online system, enabling unified trading for agricultural commodities and promoting “One Nation One Market.”
How does this platform improve price discovery for farmers?
It enables real-time price discovery through e-auctions and e-trading based on demand and supply, helping farmers secure better prices.
How does the system ensure transparency in agricultural trade?
It offers clear, online auction processes, quality testing results, and direct electronic payments, reducing the scope for manipulation or hidden charges.
What services are provided to farmers through this platform?
Farmers get single-window services including commodity arrival details, quality assaying, e-bidding for price discovery, and direct e-payment to their bank accounts.
How does quality testing work on this platform?
Free assaying (quality testing) is offered at markets to help ensure standardized pricing based on the quality of produce.
What advantages does wider buyer participation offer to farmers?
It increases competition among buyers, which helps farmers get better prices for their commodities.
What role do assaying labs and electronic weighbridges play?
They help standardize and verify quality and quantity, making trading more reliable for both farmers and buyers.
How are market committees or boards supported for integration?
They receive infrastructure support like e-auction halls, assaying labs, electronic weighbridges, internet, and training facilities to enable online trading.
Is software support provided to markets joining the platform?
Yes, free software with state-level customization and support staff is provided to help markets manage online trading.
How does this system reduce information gaps for farmers?
By showing arrival data, auction prices, and quality testing results online, farmers can make more informed selling decisions.
Ready to apply?
Visit the official government portal to apply for this scheme.
Apply on myScheme.gov.inDocuments Required
- > **For Farmers:**
- Aadhaar Card
- Passport-size Photograph
- Bank Account Details (Passbook copy or Cancelled Cheque)
- Mobile Number and Email ID
- Land Ownership Certificate or Farmer ID Card (if required by APMC)
- > **For Traders:**
- Passport-size Photograph
- Valid Trade License / Business Registration Certificate
- PAN Card
- Aadhaar Card / Other Government ID
- GST Registration Certificate (if applicable)
- Bank Account Details (Cheque or Passbook Copy)
- Address Proof (Electricity Bill, Rent Agreement, etc.)
- Email ID and Mobile Number
- Existing License Number issued by APMC
- KYC Documents (as per APMC requirements)
- > **For FPOs / FPCs:**
- Certificate of Incorporation / Registration
- PAN Card of the FPO/FPC
- Bank Account Details
- List of Members / Shareholders
- Name, ID, and Address of Authorized Person
- Mobile Number and Email of Authorized Person
- Memorandum of Association (MoA) & Articles of Association (AoA) or Bye-laws
- Aadhaar / Government ID of Authorized Signatory
- > **For State Agriculture Marketing Boards / APMCs:**
- Proposal in prescribed format (Annexure-I)
- Copy of amended APMC Act / Executive Order
- State Government Resolution or Notification
- Project Implementation Plan
- Assaying Lab Plan / Soil Testing Lab provision
- Estimated Budget with Detailed Breakdown
- Undertaking regarding e-trading volume and future costs
- Bank Details of Implementing Agency (Registered on PFMS Portal)
- Authorization Letter of Nodal Officer
- MoU with SFAC or Service Provider (if any)
- Infrastructure Readiness Details
- Inspection Report of Mandis (if applicable)
- > **For Private Markets (if applicable):**
- Letter of Recommendation by State/UT
- Self-arranged: Mandi Analyst, Hardware, Assaying Equipment, Internet, and Support Staff