Central government scheme · Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare (implemented by Small Farmers' Agribusiness Consortium)
National Agriculture Market
Also called e-NAM
National Agriculture Market (e-NAM) is run by the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare and implemented by Small Farmers' Agribusiness Consortium. It is for farmers and Farmer Producer Organisations selling produce at a mandi that has joined e-NAM. Beneficiaries get an online trading platform with transparent online bidding, quality assaying, direct bank payments, unique lot IDs, and free price information. To apply, register free on the e-NAM portal or mobile app or at the gate entry of your nearest e-NAM mandi by giving your name, sex, address, date of birth, mobile number and bank details, and bring your produce to the mandi.
Written by AI from the official details below.
Who can apply for e-NAM
- Farmers and Farmer Producer Organisations selling produce at a mandi that has joined e-NAM.
- Available only where the state has integrated its mandis (1,656 mandis in 23 states and 4 UTs as of March 2026).
e-NAM benefits
- Transparent online bidding, with local and outside traders competing for your lot.
- You can accept either the local offer or the online offer.
- Quality assaying, so the price can reflect the quality of the produce.
- Payment directly into your bank account by RTGS, NEFT or BHIM UPI.
- Each lot gets a unique ID you can track on your mobile until it is sold.
- Free price information for 247 commodities on the e-NAM mobile app.
- Registration is free.
How to apply for e-NAM
- Register free on the e-NAM portal or the e-NAM mobile app, or at the gate entry of your nearest e-NAM mandi.
- Give your name, sex, address, date of birth, mobile number and bank details.
- Bring your produce to the e-NAM mandi; it is logged at gate entry and given a lot ID.
- After assaying and bidding, accept an offer and receive payment in your bank account.
- For help, call the e-NAM helpdesk on 1800 270 0224 (9:30 am to 6 pm).
Documents needed for e-NAM
- Bank passbook or cancelled cheque
- Any government identity proof
Where it applies
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Checked against the sources below on 16 October 2026. Rules change, so confirm on the official site before you apply.
- e-NAM: Farmers (registration FAQ) · National Agriculture Market / SFAC
- e-NAM contact us · National Agriculture Market / SFAC
- e-NAM integrates 1,656 mandis (Lok Sabha reply, 17 Mar 2026, with state-wise annexure) · Press Information Bureau
- National Agriculture Market (e-NAM) backgrounder (13 Apr 2026) · Press Information Bureau
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