Expected Benefits

♤ Increase operational efficiency and transparency in the mandi operations

♤ Enhance market access and more options for farmers through warehouse based sales

♤ Larger national market for secondary trading for the local trader in the mandi

♤ Reduction in intermediation costs for bulk buyers, processors, exporters etc.

♤ Eliminate information asymmetry

♤ Will lead to common procedures for issue of licenses, levy of fee and movement of produce In 5-7 years, it will result into higher returns for farmers, lower transaction costs to buyers and stable prices and availability to consumers

♤ It will also help in emergence of value chains by promoting scientific storage and movement of agricultural goods