Despite its several detractors who had criticised the concept of connecting primary markets through an online platform, eNAM, at four (as on April 14), is going strong. The e-platform, with 585 connected mandis across 16 States and two Union Territories, and 1.7 crore farmers and 1.3 lakh traders on board, is all set to add another 415 mandis to its fold this year. There are more than 1.9 lakh transporters and over 7 lakh trucks available on eNAM now. Besides, more than 1.66 crore farmers and 1.28 Lakh traders registered on e-NAM platform.
According to Agriculture Minister Narender Singh Tomar, total trade volume of 3.39 Crore MT of bulk commodities & 37 Lakh numbers of Bamboo & Coconut worth approximately Rs 1Lakh crore has been recorded on e-NAM platform.