Uzhavar Sandhai Farmers Market

Any registered farmer or agricultural producer from Tamil Nadu aged 18 years or above can register. You must possess proof of agricultural land ownership or cultivation rights. Women farmers and farmer groups are especially encouraged to participate.

You can sell fresh vegetables, fruits, flowers, dry provisions, honey, herbal products, and other farm-produced items. All products must meet quality standards and be free from pesticides or adulteration. Products should be freshly harvested and properly packed.

Registration is typically free or involves minimal charges. Market stall fees are nominal and vary by location. These fees help maintain the market infrastructure and ensure quality control, benefiting all vendors in the long term.

Uzhavar Sandhai markets operate weekly, usually on specific days fixed by the respective market committee. The exact schedule varies by location, and farmers can obtain details from their local agriculture department office.

Farmers get fair prices as middlemen are eliminated, reduce post-harvest losses through direct sales, have direct contact with consumers for feedback, and earn better profits. The scheme also reduces dependence on wholesale markets and provides income stability.