WELCOME TO TAMILNADU UZHAVAR SANDHAI

Historical Background

• Launched: 14 November 1999

• Inaugurated by: Chief Minister M. Karunanidhi of the DMK government

• First Location: Madurai, Tamil Nadu

• Inspired by: The concept of direct farmer markets, originally modeled after similar systems in Russia

Objectives

• Ensure fair prices for farmers by removing intermediaries

• Provide fresh produce to consumers at lower prices

• Promote transparency in agricultural marketing

• Strengthen the rural economy and empower small-scale farmers

How It Works

• Farmers bring their produce directly to the market

• Prices are fixed daily by the Tamil Nadu State Agricultural Marketing Board

• No commission agents or wholesalers are allowed

• Markets are typically open in the early morning hours