Jan 08, 2018 the model apmc act, 2003 provided for contract farming and was released to the states for them to use this as reference while enacting their respective laws. Aug 15, 20 public policypublic policy the model apmc act proposed in 2003 notes thatthe model apmc act proposed in 2003 notes that the monopoly of government regulated wholesalethe monopoly of government regulated wholesale markets has prevented the development of amarkets has prevented the development of a competitive marketing system banerji et al. Agarwal, joint secretary marketing as member secretary of the committee. While providing a model agricultural marketing law for guidance to the states in 2003, the central government had. States are given the right to implement laws related to contract farming under the apmc act, 2003 for contractbased cultivation.
Whereas il is expedienl to provide for the regulation of. This was meant for the states, to use as reference while enacting their respective laws. Jun 09, 2017 under the agricultural produce market committee apmc act, 2003, the agricultural produce market committee apmc is a statutory body constituted by state government in. Model agricultural produce and livestock contract farming.
The farmers could sell their produce directly to the contractsponsors or in the market set up by private individuals, consumers or producers. Dec 15, 2016 states are free to adopt these model laws with necessary modification. Agriculture ministry unveils model apmc act current. Niti aayog all set to boost farmers income, clear way for. The model apmc act, 2003 provided for the freedom of farmers to sell their. The model apmc act 2003 makes provisions for establishment of consumers farmers market to facilitate direct sale of agricultural produce to. The model apmc act, 2003 provided for contract farming and was released to the. Compulsory registration of all contract farming sponsors such as companies. Agricultural marketing agriculture produce market committee. Apr 25, 2017 agriculture ministry unveils model apmc act april 25, 2017 no comments in order to give more freedom to farmers to sell their produce, the agriculture ministry has unveiled the stateut agricultural produce and livestocks marketing promotion and facilitation act, 2017 which has defined each stateut as a single unified market area. This was done to safeguard the interests of the producer and the buyer through legal support, including dispute resolution. Agriculture ministry unveils model apmc act current affairs. The new model act replaces an earlier model act proposed by the centre in 2003 which the states were reluctant to adopt. As per the act, the state is divided into several market areas, each of which is administered by a separate agricultural produce market committee apmc which impose its own marketing regulation including fees.
The model apmc act 2003 provided a road map for states to amend their apmc acts in order to provide a choice of channels to farmers for sale of produce in the form of direct purchase and contract farming besides private wholesale nonapmc markets. An act ro provide for the regrrlation of markeritrg of agricrrlrrral prodrrce in wesr bengol. Main features of apmc model act the two main features of the apmc model act 2003 are. Ministry comes up with model apmc act to integrate agri. Consultative conferences on apmc model rules page 1 of 2. Short note on agricultural produce marketing committee apmc model act 2003. The present model legislation has been drafted by the committee after holding discussions with the state officials at bhopal on 3 4th may, 2003, at pune on 22 23rd may 2003, at shillong on 31st may 2003 and at srinagar on 7th june, 2003. Govt aims to end apmc monopoly with new model agricultural law 2 min read. Similarly, the production of fruit and vegetables also. Salient features of the model act on agricultural marketing. Regulation act, 2003, provides for establishment of private markets yards, direct purchase. Food inflation, apmc act, causes, measures, curbing down, effective model. The statelevel adoption of the act has been tardy and varied in terms of both the magnitude and content of agricultural market reforms. In order to protect the interests of producers and sponsors of contract farming, the ministry of agriculture fw drafted model apmc act, 2003, which provided provisions for.
Apmc acts for deregulation of the marketing system in india, to promote. Model apmc act and model apmc rules, suggest further reforms necessary to provide a barrier free national market for the benefit of farmers and consumers and also suggest measures to effectively disseminate market information and to promote grading, standardization, packaging, and quality certification of agricultural produce. Act 27 apmc 417 the karnataka agricultural produce marketing regulation act, 1966 arrangement of sections statement of object and reasons sections. May 22, 2018 in order to protect the interests of producers and sponsors of contract farming, the ministry of agriculture fw drafted model apmc act, 2003, which provided provisions for registration of sponsors.
The model apmc act, 2003 provided for the freedom of farmers to sell their produce. Yet, the ministry under the current central government has come up with another model act, the agricultural produce and. The draft model act seeks to create a regulatory and policy. To create a national market the central government needs to use powers under the union list and the concurrent list of the seventh schedule of the constitution to end the monopoly powers of the apmcs and replace other punitive and coercive. Short note on agricultural produce marketing committee apmc model act 2003 background information on agriculture policy apmc karnataka state has been in the forefront of economic liberalization and promoting global capital, especially in the agriculture sector. It also includes special treatment of fruits and vegetables either by keeping them out of apmc act or putting a lower levy on them. Sep 17, 2017 other proposals in the model apmc act include promotion of national market for agriculture produce through provisioning of interstate trading licence, grading and standardisation and quality certification, rationalisation of market fee and commission charges, provision for special commodity market yard and promotion of etrading to increase. Apmc acts provide that first sale in the notified agricultural. This newreformed model apmc act of 2003 has following features. Till date only few states in india have adopted the model apmc act 2003. Notification of intention of regulating the marketing of specified.
The model apmc act provides some freedom to the farmers to sell their produce directly to the contractsponsors or in the market set up by private. The procedures for registration and recording of agreements vary across states. Pdf status of market reforms in india researchgate. Following the guidelines of the model national agricultural produce marketing committee apmc act of 2003, uttarakhand also adopted the act in the year.
Under the model apmc act 2003, a new chapter on contract farming has been added to promote contract farming. Except for few states, all the states and uts have either fully or partly adopted the model apmc act. States are free to adopt these model laws with necessary modification. The draft model contract farming act, 2018 prsindia. Model apmc act in 2003, recognising the importance of removing trade barriers and creating a common market, the union ministry of agriculture formulated a model apmc act for adoption by the states. Public policypublic policy the model apmc act proposed in 2003 notes thatthe model apmc act proposed in 2003 notes that the monopoly of government regulated wholesalethe monopoly of government regulated wholesale markets has prevented the development of amarkets has prevented the development of a competitive marketing system banerji et al. The model act also provides for contract farming and direct marketing by the private players. The draft model legislation titled the state agricultural produce marketing development and regulation act, 2003, provides for establishment of private markets. Study report on agricultural marketing and farmer friendly. Government finalises model contract farming act 2018. This act notifies agricultural commodities produced in the region such as cereals, pulses, edible oilseeds, fruits and vegetables and even chicken, goat, sheep etc and provides that the first sale in these. Nov 20, 2014 the proposed model apmc act 2003 is an inadequate solution, as apmcs remain a nonlevel playing field.
The level of taxation is also included under marketing reforms and it refers to market charges like. Model apmc act blogs, comments and archive news on. Agriculture produce market committee apmc act is an act enacted by state governments for regulating markets selling agricultural products. The west bengal agricultural produce marketing regulation. As of 2014 some 16 states have adopted this model act. If the contract is being cultivated, then the apmc is given the fixed duty according to the market. The model apmc act circulated to statesuts during 2003 provides for contract farming agreement and its model specifications. Gk, general studies, optional notes for upsc, ias, banking, civil services. After years of badass thuggary and inefficiency, suddenly union agriculture ministry woke up, drafted a new model apmc act, and asked the state governments to adopt it. Agriculture ministry unveils model apmc act april 25, 2017 no comments in order to give more freedom to farmers to sell their produce, the agriculture ministry has unveiled the stateut agricultural produce and livestocks marketing promotion and facilitation act, 2017 which has defined each stateut as a single unified market area. An agricultural produce market committee apmc is a marketing board established by a state. Oct 10, 2015 model apmc act in 2003, recognising the importance of removing trade barriers and creating a common market, the union ministry of agriculture formulated a model apmc act for adoption by the states.
Model act stateagricultural produce marketing preface. Lack of adequate marketing facilities in the agricultural sector has remained one of the most talked about bottlenecks in the efforts for wellbeing of the agriculture dependent population in the newly formed state of uttarakhand. To assist readers crossreferences to specific sections of the whs act are provided after each heading. Model apmc act the model apmc act, 2003 provided for contract farming. As a result of the model act, the proportion of private trade and contract farming. The other side of the story the hindu businessline. Union government had prepared a model apmc act in 2003.
The states can administer agriculture marketing as per their agrimarketing regulations, under which, the state is divided into various market areas and each market area is administered by a separate apmc which will impose its own marketing regulation that includes fees. Apmc works to resolve the disputes that occur during these contracts. This act notifies agricultural commodities produced in the region such as cereals, pulses, edible oilseeds, fruits. Model act stateagricultural produce marketing preface an. Dec 21, 2014 under the model apmc act 2003, a new chapter on contract farming has been added to promote contract farming. The proposed model apmc act 2003 is an inadequate solution, as apmcs remain a nonlevel playing field. It is not intended to be read in place of the whs act. Consequently, 20 states have amended their apmc acts to provide for contract farming, while punjab has a separate law on contract farming. With the implementation of model apmc act 2003 by states, the situation will improve for the benefit of the farmers.
As a result of the model act, the proportion of private trade and contract farming had increased manifold in some part of the country. The model apmc act, 2003 released to the states provides for the registration of contract farming agreements by an apmc. Govt aims to end apmc monopoly with new model agricultural law. Following the guidelines of the model national agricultural produce marketing committee apmc act of 2003, uttarakhand also adopted the act in the year 2011 with a hope that the act would. Under the agricultural produce market committee apmc act, 2003, the agricultural produce market committee apmc is a statutory body constituted by state government in. Agricultural produce market committee apmc arthapedia. Model apmc act latest breaking news, pictures, videos, and special reports from the economic times. Although, if he doesnt bring his produce to mandi, then he cant run for election in that apmc marketing. Cooperation to formulate a model law on agricultural marketing in consultation with the states. Present agricultural market in india model apmc act. Some of the salient features of the apmc model act 2003 are as follows. Under the model apmc act, the private sector and cooperatives can be licensed to set up markets. The union ministry of agriculture and farmers welfare had prescribed a model agricultural produce marketing committee act in 2003. Farmer doesnt need to bring his produce to apmc mandi.
Consultative conferences on apmc model rules january 18, 2008, new delhi. Over the span of more than 14 years since 2003, as many as 21 states have included the contract farming provisions in their respective apmc acts. Ministry comes up with model apmc act to integrate agri markets our bureau new delhi updated on january 15, 2018 published on april 24, 2017 agriculture minister, radha mohan singh. The output of oilseeds went up to 23 million tones.
For addressing anomalies in the existing agricultural produce market committee apmc act and to boost farmers income, the niti aayog has called a wmeeting of. There is also a point of view that agricultural produce market committees apmcs set up under the state acts have not only impeded the development of agriculture but also have been the cause of food in. As per the act, the state is divided into several market areas, each of which is administered by a separate agricultural produce market committee apmc which impose its own. Nationally harmonised work health and safety laws the whs act like that of most other jurisdictions is based on the model whs act developed by safe work australia. The model act also calls for full democratisation of market committee and stateut marketing board. Pdf agricultural produce market committee apmc act in. Any individual or group can start these markets and the special. West bengal act xxxv of 1972 the west bengal agricultural produce markleting regulation act, 1972. May 24, 2018 the first attempt at reforms in agricultural markets was made by the union government with the design of a model agricultural produce market committee apmc act in 2003 which provided for new. Some of the salient features of the apmc model act 2003 are as follows 1 facilitates contract farming model.