Shillong: Union Minister for DoNER and Communications Jyotiraditya Scindia on Friday launched the North East Region Agri Commodity E-Connect (NERACE) web portal and mobile application.
According to the ministry, the app aims to support agricultural and horticultural products like spices, fruits, vegetables, pulses, cereals, and minor forest produce. It provides farmers with access to larger markets, better negotiation opportunities, premium pricing, and real-time availability updates. "The app will play a pivotal role in positioning the Northeast as a hub of high-value horticultural products and making farmers reliable partners in the international agri value chain", the ministry said in a release.
Buyers will have direct access to verified sellers, high-quality products, transaction, planning, negotiations, logistics support, and foster long-term relationships. The app will provide support in English, Hindi, Assamese, Mizo, Manipuri, Nepali, and Khasi languages. The first draft of the NER Vision 2047 was delivered by Secretary of NEC, Angshuman Dey, with contributions from Professor Mahendra Lama, chairman of the drafting committee.
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