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Kerala launches digital tracking system for Onam market operations
Kerala has introduced an integrated digital mechanism to monitor agricultural procurement and sales during the festive Onam season. The state has opened 2,000 special markets aimed at stabilizing vegetable and fruit prices during the festival period.
LSN India ·
Kerala's government has rolled out a comprehensive digital framework designed to oversee all aspects of its Onam market operations, from farmer procurement to retail sales. The new system will enable authorities to maintain real-time visibility across the supply chain during the festival season when demand for fresh produce surges.
The initiative includes the opening of 2,000 dedicated Onam markets across the state, strategically positioned to ensure steady availability of vegetables and fruits at controlled prices. This expansion is intended to prevent price volatility that typically occurs during peak festive shopping periods.
The digital mechanism will track multiple stages of the agricultural supply chain, allowing the government to identify bottlenecks and implement corrective measures promptly. Officials expect the integrated platform to improve coordination between farmers, wholesalers, and retailers, ensuring a smoother flow of products to consumers.
By centralizing data on procurement volumes, market arrivals, and pricing, the system aims to provide policymakers with actionable insights for market stabilization. The approach represents the government's effort to combine traditional market intervention with modern technology to manage festival-season commodity inflation.
The Onam markets are expected to play a crucial role in maintaining price stability while supporting farmers through guaranteed procurement channels during the harvest period coinciding with Kerala's major festival celebrations.