aDepartment of Agricultural Economics, IAS, BHU, Varanasi-221005, Uttar Pradesh
bDepartment of Agricultural Economics, Extension Education and Rural Sociology, CSKHPKV, Palampur-176062, Himachal Pradesh
cDepartment of Agricultural Economics, CSAU&T, Kanpur-208002, Uttar Pradesh
Online published on 5 December, 2018.
This study was undertaken to examine the structure, conduct and performance of Baijanth regulated market from Kangra district in Himachal Pradesh. The trends in arrivals and prices of vegetables in this market were also examined. Our study shows a disconnect between market prices and arrivals. More emphasis on information flow in time will enable farmers to reap potential benefits from the market opportunities. Similarly, the segregation of auction platform for marketing of local and organic produce will help farmers in fetching higher prices for their produce. Finally, the development of infrastructure including roads and efficient transport facilities along with strengthening of co-operative marketing institutions for the vegetables will go a long way in improving the efficiency of vegetable marketing in the area.
