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Development of Agricultural Marketing Infrastructure, Grading and Standardization

Development of Agricultural Marketing Infrastructure, Grading and Standardization. New Scheme formulated. To Attract Private and Cooperative Sector Investments for Rapid development of Post harvest and marketing infrastructure

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Development of Agricultural Marketing Infrastructure, Grading and Standardization

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  1. Development of Agricultural Marketing Infrastructure, Grading and Standardization

  2. New Scheme formulated • To Attract Private and Cooperative Sector Investments for Rapid development of Post harvest and marketing infrastructure • To Strengthen Existing Agricultural Markets, wholesale, rural periodic and in Tribal areas • To Promote Grading, Standardization and Quality Certification of Agricultural Produce at Farm/ Market Level

  3. Scope of Infrastructure Projects • Functional infrastructure for assembly, grading, quality certification, labeling, packaging, auction and market yard facilities • Infrastructure to support Contract farming arrangements between processing/ trading units and farm producers and for Direct marketing to consumers/ bulk buyers etc • Infrastructure for E-Trading, market extension and market oriented production planning.

  4. Salient Features of Scheme Persons Eligible • Individuals, Farmers, NGOs, Corporations, Cooperatives and Marketing Boards in the Entire Country. • State Projects Assisted by NABARD Rate of Subsidy : • 25 % of the Capital Cost of Project, Subject to a Maximum of Rs.50 Lakh in General and Rs.60 Lakh in NE States, Hilly and Tribal Areas

  5. Salient Features of Scheme • Project should show ‘Direct’ service delivery to Producers/ Farming community • No Upper Ceiling on Subsidy in Respect of Infrastructure Projects of State Governments • Mobile infrastructure for post harvest operations viz., Grading, Packaging, Quality testing etc. eligible for assistance (excluding transport equipment)

  6. Reform Linked Scheme to be operational in Reforming States, which • Allow Direct Marketing and Contract Farming; • Permit Setting up of Markets for Agricultural Commodities in Private and Cooperative Sectors. • States to also extend Support in • Allocation of Suitable Land to Set up Markets; • Approval From Local Authorities and for Services Like Electricity, Water, Sewage etc.

  7. Agri- Business Sector Development throughSFAC Venture Capital Operations

  8. SFAC Strategy • . Provide Venture Capital to Agri-Business Projects up to • 10% Of Project Cost, or • 26% Of Project Equity, or • Rs 75 Lakhs • 2. Project Development Facility For Producers • Provide Assistance Up to Rs. 5 lakhs for Preparation of Detailed Project Report.

  9. Qualifying Projects • Dependant Upon Agricultural Produce/outputs • Encourage Diversification Into High Value Crops • Provide Assured Markets To Producers • Result in Increased Income to Small Farmers • Accepted By Banks For Grant Of Term Loan

  10. AGRICULTURAL MARKETING RESEARCH AND INFORMATION NETWORK( www.agmarknet.nic.in )

  11. Agricultural Marketing Information Network • Launched In March, 2000, To Link Important Agricultural Markets All Over The Country. 735 Agricultural Markets so far connected. • 600 Plus Markets Regularly Reporting Price Related Data in respect of 300+ commodities and 2000+ varieties • During X Plan, Scheme Planned To Be Extended To Cover 2000 More Agricultural Markets In The Country

  12. Agricultural Marketing Information Network • Linked With Online Commodity Exchange Of India Limited, providing Futures and Spot Prices In Respect Of Oilseeds, Fiber Crops Etc. • International Price-trends Of Various Agricultural Commodities Available On FAO Website Are Also Accessible Through The Portal • Collaboration with IFFCO for dissemination of market information to farmers cooperatives through multimedia kiosk

  13. Activities Target Setting up of AGMARKNET nodes • Installation & Networking • Training 900 Markets 1800 Persons Development of Regional Portals 8 States Market led Extension Activities 13 States Commodity Profiles 4 Market Atlas (GIS based) 3 States Action Plan (2004-05)

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