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Haryana farmers can now generate their own Mandi Gate pass from home; here's how
By scanning a QR code or entering the self-generated gate pass number, farmers can enter the mandi directly
Babushahi Bureau
Chandigarh, September 23, 2024 - This season, farmers in Haryana will no longer need to wait in queue at the mandi gates for the procurement of paddy and other Kharif crops.
The Haryana State Agricultural Marketing Board (HSAMB) has introduced a new mobile app that allows farmers to generate their own digital gate passes from home, making the process more convenient for the farmers.
Sharing information in this regard an HSAMB spokesperson said that all farmers are requested to bring their produce to the mandis from next Tuesday, ensuring that the crops are properly dried to avoid any issues during the selling process.The spokesperson stated that in the past, farmers often faced long waits at the mandi gates due to the requirement of gate passes.
To address this inconvenience, HSAMB has implemented a new system that enables farmers to easily generate their digital gate passes via the mobile app from the comfort of their homes. Once the pass is downloaded, they will no longer need to collect any other gate pass at the mandi gate.
Farmers can now use the Android e-Kharid mobile application (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ditech.ekharid.module) or visit the e-Kharid website/portal (ekharid.haryana.gov.in) to create their own mandi gate passes.
The app also provides detailed information related to their produce, which reduces delays and paperwork. Also, through this app, farmers can view details of their gate passes, J-forms, and payment information at any time.
They can also select their preferred mandi and date for bringing their verified agricultural produce and generate the gate pass accordingly, the spokesperson added.
The spokesperson said that due to this new system, farmers can directly enter the mandi by scanning the QR code displayed on their mobile app, printout, or PDF, or by entering the self-generated gate pass number.This will make the process of selling agricultural produce at the mandis faster and more efficient.
The spokesperson further stated that the e-Kharid app was developed to make agricultural procurement easier and more transparent for farmers. The self-gate pass module is an additional feature alongside the existing system. All farmers are encouraged to take advantage of this new service.
All procurement agencies have been given necessary directions about this app, which was developed by the e-Kharid team under the Department of Food, Civil Supplies, and Consumer Affairs. HSAMB has already trained its field officers on using the app, who will, in turn, train mandi employees and commission agents over the next four days to ensure that farmers face no inconvenience.