National Agriculture Market
Pan-India online agri trade platform · 1,000+ mandis integrated · direct e-payment to farmers
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
💡 Why Startups Should Care
If you're building agri-market tech — price discovery, commodities logistics, or B2B trading — e-NAM is the government infrastructure to integrate with, not compete against; it has 1,000+ integrated mandis and millions of registered farmers, giving you an existing user base for your product.
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
Exclusions
- States must implement 3 APMC Act reforms to receive central funding for integration (single license, single market fee, e-trading legal provision)
- Private markets must self-arrange infrastructure, analyst staff, and assaying equipment
How to Apply
- Farmers: visit enam.gov.in/NAMV2/home/other_register.html, select Registration Type as 'Farmer', choose your APMC, and provide a valid email
- You will receive a login ID and temporary password on your registered email
- Login to the dashboard, click the flashing 'register with APMC' link, and complete KYC
- Your application goes to your APMC for approval — you will receive a permanent eNAM Farmer ID by email once approved
- Alternatively, visit your nearest Mandi or APMC office for in-person registration assistance
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 or cancelled cheque), mobile number and email, land ownership certificate or Farmer ID card For traders: Passport-size photo, valid trade license, PAN card, Aadhaar card, GST registration certificate, bank account details, address proof, email, existing APMC license number, KYC documents For FPOs/FPCs: Certificate of Incorporation, PAN card, bank account details, list of members, Aadhaar of authorized signatory, MoA and bye-laws