PM Narendra Modi wants states to swifty undertake market reforms of the decades-old and restricted APMC architecture. I request you to complete the desired set of reforms at the earliest in the interest of the farmers of the country,” the letter said. The centre can only propose a blueprint to states as agriculture marketing is a state subject. However, despite the centre’s efforts, states have moved slowly, hindering the creation of a unified national agriculture market. In addition to urging states to undertake reforms, the Prime Minister also requested states to work with the centre to ensure that farmers benefit from minimum support price announcements.

Source: Mint March 22, 2018 22:18 UTC