States to be Encouraged to Develop Farmers' Markets

The Union Finance Minister Shri Arun Jaitley while presenting his maiden budget has said that the farmers and consumers' interest will be served by increasing competition and integrating markets across the country. To accelerate setting-up of a National Market, the Central Government will work closely with the State Governments to re-orient their respective APMC Acts., to provide for establishment of private market yards/private markets. The State Governments will also be encouraged to develop Farmers' Markets in town areas to enable the farmers to sell their produce directly.

Source : Press Information Bureau

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