Haryana CM Saini pushes for modern, transparent, farmer-friendly mandis

• Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini proposed initiatives to transform state mandis into modern, transparent, and farmer-friendly systems, including the 'Harit Mandi, Khushaal Farmer' program.
• Key proposals include establishing farmer assistance centers, prioritizing natural farming produce, and ensuring safe spaces for women farmers/traders.
• The CM emphasized greater transparency in market fee collection and digitization of processes like gate passes and fee collection.
• Saini highlighted the procurement of 24 crops at MSP and plans to improve basic facilities, road connectivity, and adopt solar energy in mandis.
• Cold storage facilities near farm gates under a PPP model are a top priority for fruit and vegetable growers.

Why It Matters: Haryana CM's mandi reforms aim to create a modern, transparent, and farmer-friendly market system.