1.10.4. Marketing Research & Information Network

♤ This Central Sector Scheme was sanctioned by the Ministry Of Agriculture in March, 2000. The objective of the scheme is to establish a nationwide information network for speedy collection and dissemination of market data for its efficient and timely utilization; to ensure

flow of regular and reliable data to the producers, traders and consumers to derive maximum advantage out of their sales and purchases, and to increase efficiency in marketing by effective improvement in the existing market information system.The AGMARKNET portal is continuously being enriched with other information related to agricultural marketing for the benefit of farmers and other market users.