Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah is set to inaugurate a new vegetable sub-yard at the Agricultural Produce Market Committee (APMC) in Dahegam city of Gandhinagar district on Monday. This initiative is part of the ‘Amrit Mahotsav’ celebrations of the market committee, focusing on agricultural marketing, cooperative development, and farmers’ welfare. The event will see the presence of Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, Dahegam APMC Chairman Sumeru Amin, cooperative representatives, APMC members, and other dignitaries.
According to the Ministry of Cooperation, the inauguration aligns with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of “Sahkar Se Samriddhi” (Prosperity through Cooperation). This vision emphasizes enhancing farmers’ incomes, modernizing agricultural marketing infrastructure, and bolstering the rural economy. During the program, Shah will inaugurate the newly developed vegetable sub-yard, established by the Dahegam APMC to enhance agricultural marketing facilities in the region.
Additionally, Shah will participate in the ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’ campaign by planting a sapling. This nationwide tree plantation initiative encourages individuals to plant a tree in honor of their mothers. The Union Minister will also unveil a commemorative publication marking the Amrit Mahotsav of the Dahegam APMC and engage with members of the APMC Board. Agricultural Produce Market Committees serve as regulated marketplaces ensuring transparent trading, fair price discovery, and access to market infrastructure for farmers.
In Gujarat, APMCs play a crucial role in the marketing of agricultural commodities and are integral to the state’s cooperative ecosystem. Before heading to Dahegam, Home Minister Shah will inaugurate the 11th edition of the INTERPOL Digital Forensics Expert Group Meeting at the National Forensic Sciences University in Gandhinagar. This event will bring together representatives from 47 countries and senior law enforcement officials. Shah will also inaugurate three Centers of Excellence, Asia’s first ‘Cyber Forensic Investigation Van,’ and an exhibition showcasing advanced digital forensics and cyber security technologies.
