Placeholder canvas
 
Close
Igniting Ideas For impact

Embarking on a transformative journey through six chapters, we traverse India's landscape, exploring pioneering startups and their revolutionary...

8 months

Worried About High Prices of Organic Food? Govt Plans to Sell Low Cost Options Online!

One of the USPs of this would be that the produce sourced by Nafed would be considerably cheaper than what is available in the market.

Worried About High Prices of Organic Food? Govt Plans to Sell Low Cost Options Online!

Wouldn’t you like to consume organic produce, free from chemicals and pesticides?

While the desire is real, the steep prices of organic produce often keep us away from purchasing them. It is this premium from organic produce that has made several agri-businesses in India plunge headlong into the organic frenzy.

In an attempt to make organic produce affordable, the government is all set to enter the online organic food market. This will be done through its main food-trading agency, the National Agricultural Cooperative Marketing Federation of India (Nafed).

Sanjeev Chadha, Managing Director, Nafed, in a report published in HT said, “We have just taken a decision last week after necessary processes. We are tying up with online platforms such as Amazon and Grofers.”

One of the USPs of this would be that the produce sourced by Nafed would be considerably cheaper than what is available in the market.

Organic producers of India.
Photo Source

Sanjeev goes on to say, “Our products will be cheaper because we will reduce our margins. The main idea is to help organic growers, especially small farmers.”

Besides sourcing from small farmers across the country, Nafed will also sell products such as flax seeds, pumpkin seeds, normal and flavoured honey as well as tea.

In 2003, the Chief Minister of Sikkim, Pawan Kumar Chamling, made a momentous declaration. He said Sikkim would shun chemical pesticides and fertilisers and return to natural methods of farming. Subsequently, in 2016, the Prime Minister had declared Sikkim to be India’s first Organic State.

Read more about that here.

With efforts to empower organic farmers and make the produce more accessible, we hope that more land cover is converted to this method of farming.

(Edited by Shruti Singhal)


You May Also Like: Punjab Grad Reinvents ‘Citrus Tourism’ To Give Farm a Second Life!


Like this story? Or have something to share?
Write to us: contact@thebetterindia.com
Connect with us on Facebook and Twitter.

This story made me

  • feel inspired icon
    97
  • more aware icon
    121
  • better informative icon
    89
  • do something icon
    167

Tell Us More


We bring stories straight from the heart of India, to inspire millions and create a wave of impact. Our positive movement is growing bigger everyday, and we would love for you to join it.

Please contribute whatever you can, every little penny helps our team in bringing you more stories that support dreams and spread hope.

Support the biggest positivity movement section image Support the biggest positivity movement section image
Shorts

Shorts

See All
 
X
 
Sign in to get free benefits
  • Get positive stories daily on email
  • Join our community of positive ambassadors
  • Become a part of the positive movement