Karnataka government inks agreement to modernize APMC markets

26 Dec 2013 Evaluate

Karnataka government has signed an agreement with the NCDEX Spot Exchange to form a 50:50 joint venture company (JVC) to modernize APMC markets in the state by bringing in electronic auctions. In the initial phase, that is this financial year, the company will cover up to 10 major markets and major commodities and subsequently the whole state would be covered.

The JVC would modernize APMC markets in the state by bringing in electronic auctions, providing for grading of the produce, arranging payment to farmers directly and usher in all other best international practices adopted in advanced markets.

While grains and cereals would be the focus of the project initially, fruits and vegetables would be covered in the last stage of the project.

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