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NEED FOR PRO-FARMER REFORMS

Fragmented Markets

Each market functioned as a separate entity,
hampering intra and interstate trade.

Insufficient Markets

At the same time, there were not enough markets
to deal with growing produce.

Market Fees & Charges

Taxes, various commissions raised the cost of final
product, while reducing returns to farmers.

Inadequate Infrastructure

Despite market taxes, infrastructure in markets
remained underdeveloped and not in tune with
modern supply chains.

Post-Harvest Losses

This inadequate infrastructure led to high post-
harvest losses, estimated at Rs 90,000 crore in 2014.

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