Explanation:

After the repeal of the three controversial farm laws by the Centre, Rajasthan state is now planning to bring back all agriculture trade both private and APMCs (agricultural produce marketing committees) as well as sub market yards exclusively under mandis (agri market yards)

 Currently, agriculture trade outside mandis are allowed in the State, which was facilitated last year amid Covid pandemic to avoid large gathering in mandis.

The State passed a Bill in the Assembly last year to nullify the implementation of the three Central laws.

At the same time, it made changes in rules to allow free trade outside mandis. It also designated all agro-processing units as market sub-yards, thereby liable to pay mandi fees on the direct purchases made by them, which was stayed by the High Court.

The concerned officials have stated that they had allowed free trade outside mandis unofficially after the lockdown was announced in 2020 as most people were scared to venture out.

Besides, the state had to prevent disruption of supplies of agricultural produce.