Bhubaneswar, Aug. 13 -- The Odisha cabinet today approved a proposal to implement
a new State Plan Scheme for setting up "Model Mandi" in the state.
Briefing newsmen after the cabinet, Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja said these Model Mandis
have been designed to provide seamless and efficient platforms for farmers, traders and other stakeholders by integrating all essential marketing activities under one roof, with upgraded infrastructure and digital systems.
He said the main objective of the Scheme is to develop an efficient Agri-marketing ecosystem by providing integrated and modern Agri-marketing infrastructure, promoting transparency in agricultural trade, facilitating direct market linkages, utilising updated technological know-how, so...