**Executive Summary**
This document presents the answer to Unstarred Question No. 372 in the Lok Sabha regarding difficulties faced under the e-NAM 2.0 platform in Rajasthan. It addresses questions about the launch date, impact on trading activities, incorporation of feedback, and technical issues. The answer is to be provided on December 2nd, 2025.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **e-NAM 2.0 Launch and Objectives**
* Piloting of e-NAM 2.0 was undertaken in Rajasthan on November 3rd, 2025.
* The objective of e-NAM 2.0 is to upgrade the existing digital platform.
* **Training and Consultation**
* Orientation workshops were organized for 173 APMCs/Mandis from September 16th to 19th, 2025.
* VC meetings and telephonic consultations were held with APMCs/Mandis.
* Training programs were organized for mandi staff, farmers, traders, and other stakeholders.
* **Feedback and Issue Resolution**
* Suggestions and feedback from Rajasthan are continuously examined and addressed in consultation with State authorities and the technical team.
* Technical and server issues are resolved from time to time, and APMCs/Mandis are transacting on e-NAM 2.0.
**Impact Analysis**
**Stakeholder: Farmers, Traders, and Agents in Rajasthan**
* **Impact:** The e-NAM 2.0 aims to upgrade the digital platform for agricultural trading, potentially improving access to markets and information.
* **Action Required:** Participate in training programs and utilize the e-NAM 2.0 platform for transactions. Provide ongoing feedback on the platform's performance and any technical issues encountered.
**Stakeholder: APMCs/Mandis of Rajasthan**
* **Impact:** APMCs/Mandis are key stakeholders in the e-NAM 2.0 system, responsible for facilitating trading activities.
* **Action Required:** Participate in orientation workshops, attend VC meetings, and engage in telephonic consultations. Address queries related to e-NAM 2.0. Resolve technical and server issues.
**Stakeholder: State Government of Rajasthan and SFAC**
* **Impact:** Play a role in providing feedback and suggestions to SFAC for improvements to the e-NAM system.
* **Action Required:** Provide ongoing feedback to SFAC regarding improvements to the e-NAM system. Consultation with State authorities and the technical team to address suggestions and feedback.
Key Entities Referenced
e-NAM 2.0: National Agriculture Market platform, version 2.0; subject of the parliamentary question
Rajasthan: Indian state where the e-NAM 2.0 platform was piloted
Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare: Union Ministry responsible for matters related to agriculture and farmers' welfare; answering the parliamentary question
APMCs/Mandis: Agricultural Produce Market Committees/Mandis in Rajasthan; key entities in e-NAM 2.0 implementation
O.I.H
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
LOK SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 372
TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 2ND DECEMBER, 2025
DIFFICULTIES FACED UNDER e-NAM 2.0
372. SHRI MURARI LAL MEENA:
Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE कृ(cid:874)ष एव ं (cid:873)कसान क(cid:227)याण
म(cid:287)ं ी be pleased to state:
(a) the date on which National Agriculture Market (e-NAM) 2.0 platform was launched in
the State of Rajasthan and the main objectives thereof;
(b) whether inadequate planning, coordination, and training during the launch of e-NAM
2.0 disrupted trading activities in the State’s mandis, causing difficulties for farmers
traders and agents;
(c) whether the suggestions and feedback previously sent by the State Government of
Rajasthan to SFAC regarding improvements to the e-NAM system incorporated before
the implementation of e-NAM 2.0; and
(d) the number of mandis in the State of Rajasthan where technical issues have been
reported since the launch of e-NAM 2.0 and the manner in which trading activities were
disrupted?
ANSWER
THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
कृ(cid:874)ष एवं (cid:873)कसान क(cid:227)याण रा(cid:207)य मं(cid:287)ी (SHRI RAMNATH THAKUR)
(a): Piloting of National Agriculture Market (e-NAM) 2.0 was undertaken in Rajasthan
on 03.11.2025. The objective of e-NAM 2.0 is to upgrade the existing digital platform.
(b): Before piloting, orientation workshops for 173 Agricultural Produce Market
Committees (APMCs)/Mandis of Rajasthan were organized from 16.09.2025 to
19.09.2025 for explaining the complete process flow of e-NAM 2.0. In addition, VC
meetings and telephonic consultations were held with APMCs/Mandis of Rajasthan to
address any queries related to e-NAM 2.0. Training Programs were organised for mandi
staff, farmers, traders and other stakeholders.
(c): Suggestions and feedback is a continuous process. Suggestions and feedback
received from Rajasthan from time to time have been examined and addressed in
consultation with State authorities and the technical team.
(d): Technical and server issues may arise in operation and are resolved from time to
time. APMCs/Mandis of Rajasthan are transacting on e-NAM 2.0.
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