Indian fanning is characterized by small and marginal holdings. They contribute about 54 per cent of marketable surplus. Hence, they should be protected by providing the remunerative prices of their produces. On account of convenience, the producers had used to dispose off their produces at door step at unreasonable price instead of going to the markets. Under this process, the middle men were swallowing off major part of price paid by the consumers. Prior to implementation of APMC Act 1963, the malpractices were peak in rural markets. Different type of deductions was also taken by buyers in rural markets. The correct weight of commodities was also not done properly. The rural markets were only buyers markets. The payment was also not made at time of purchase of commodities. The producers were much exploited by different purchasing agents. After independence, it was prime priority of Government of India to provide reasonable prices to the farmers of their produces. In order to eliminate the exploitation from market functionaries, the Government of India has passed Agricultural Produce Marketing Committee (APMC) Act 1963. Under this act, all rural markets across the country is being governed by state Governments and has come under ambit of APMC. All the states and union territorys were asked to implement the APMC Act 1963 in their respective states to safeguard the interest of producers. The sale and purchase activities have been chanelized through regulated markets and licensed traders. In orderto increase the marketing efficiency, 7161 markets were covered under APMC Act 1963 by the 27 state Governments of the country.
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