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Agricultural Transformation in Uttar Pradesh: The Role of e-NAM and Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs)

Introduction Agriculture is the backbone of Uttar Pradesh’s economy, engaging over 60% of its population and contributing significantly to the state’s GDP. Despite its importance, the sector has long struggled with issues such as fragmented landholdings, inadequate market access, price volatility, and weak value chains. However, recent policy initiatives like the National Agriculture Market (e-NAM)…

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E-NAM and Agricultural Market Reforms in India

Introduction Agriculture plays a critical role in India’s economy, employing nearly half of the population and contributing significantly to the nation’s GDP. However, despite its importance, the agricultural sector has long struggled with issues such as poor market access, price volatility, and lack of transparency. One of the most significant reforms in recent years has…

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Critically Assessing the Role of FPOs and e-NAM in Transforming Indian Agriculture

Introduction Indian agriculture, despite being a major livelihood source for more than 50% of the population, has long been trapped in issues of fragmentation, low productivity, price volatility, and weak market linkages. In this context, two key institutional reforms—Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs) and the electronic National Agriculture Market (e-NAM)—have been introduced to transform the structure…

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Benefits for Farmers in the Indian Budget 2025

The Indian Union Budget 2025, presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, is designed to support the agricultural sector and provide a robust framework for farmers’ welfare. Recognizing the centrality of agriculture to the Indian economy and the livelihood of millions of farmers, the budget introduces a wide range of initiatives aimed at improving agricultural productivity,…

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