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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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