The Union Government has launched e-Rashtriya Kisan Agri Mandi (e-RaKAM) portal to provide a platform for farmers to sell agricultural produce.

• e-RaKAM is a first of its kind initiative that leverages technology to connect farmers from the smallest villages to the biggest markets of the world through internet.
• e-RaKAM centres are being developed throughout the country in a phased manner to facilitate farmers for online sale of their produce.
• The farmers will be paid through e-Payment directly into their bank accounts under the e-RaKAM initiative.