APMC – Agricultural Produce Market Committee
APMC (Agricultural Produce Market Committee) markets are government-established market committees in India that play a crucial role in regulating the agricultural produce trade. These markets aim to protect the interests of farmers by providing a centralized marketplace and regulating the selling process, ensuring that farmers receive fair prices for their produce and preventing exploitation by intermediaries.
In addition to this, APMCs establish and manage market yards, providing essential facilities like storage, grading, and packaging for agricultural goods. These markets also regulate the marketing activities within their designated areas, preventing malpractices and ensuring smooth transactions between buyers and sellers.
The APMC markets were established by state governments under the provisions of the Agricultural Produce Market Regulation (APMC) Acts, and function as autonomous bodies overseen by a committee comprising farmers, government representatives, and other stakeholders. These markets regulate the wholesale selling of agricultural produce, including crops, livestock, and fisheries products, within their designated market areas.
The APMC Market in Vashi, Navi Mumbai, is a major wholesale market for agricultural produce and other commodities. Established in 1984, it caters to a vast clientele across Mumbai and surrounding areas.
This APMC market covers a total area of 72.5 hectares and encompasses eight individual markets. It accommodates 8,748 licensees and features three auction halls for conducting trade.
Key features and functionalities:
- Market yards: APMC Vashi comprises several market yards, each specializing in different categories of goods. These include:
- Masala Market (Market 1): Spices, pulses, dry fruits, and other grocery items.
- Dhanya Market (Market 2): Grains, seeds, and flours.
- Onion Potato Market: Onions, potatoes, and other root vegetables.
- Fruit Market: Various seasonal and non-seasonal fruits.
- Vegetable Market: Wide variety of fresh vegetables.
- Oil Market (Market #3): Edible oils and other related products.
- Wholesale transactions: Primarily caters to bulk buyers and businesses, not individual consumers.
- Market regulation: APMC Vashi operates under the regulations of the Maharashtra Agricultural Produce Marketing (Regulation) Act, 1963. This ensures fair trade practices and transparency for both buyers and sellers.
Commodities traded:
While the specific commodities may vary depending on season and availability, some of the most commonly traded items at APMC Vashi include:
- Spices: Turmeric, red chilies, coriander seeds, cumin, cloves, cardamom, etc.
- Pulses: Tur dal, urad dal, moong dal, masoor dal, etc.
- Dry fruits: Cashews, almonds, raisins, pistachios, dates, etc.
- Grains: Rice, wheat, jowar, bajra, etc.
- Seeds: Mustard seeds, sesame seeds, fenugreek seeds, etc.
- Flours: Wheat flour, gram flour, rice flour, etc.
- Fruits: Bananas, mangoes, apples, grapes, oranges, etc.
- Vegetables: Potatoes, tomatoes, onions, brinjals, cauliflower, spinach, etc.
- Edible oils: Sunflower oil, groundnut oil, mustard oil, etc.
Overall, the APMC markets play a vital role in ensuring transparency and fairness in agricultural trade, thereby promoting the development of the agriculture sector in India.
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