Online gate pass payment system launched at Delhi's Azadpur mandi

New Delhi, Jul 10 (PTI) The Azadpur Agricultural Produce Marketing Committee (APMC) on Friday launched an online payment facility for gate pass fees, replacing the largely cash-based system with a digital mechanism, officials said. The move is aimed at reducing congestion and improving transparency at Asia's largest wholesale fruits and vegetables market. Officials said traders, vehicle drivers and other stakeholders entering the mandi can now pay gate pass fees through digital modes, adding that the move is expected to speed up vehicle entry and reduce traffic snarls at the gates. "The online payment system will save time for traders and ensure a faster and more secure payment process," APMC Azadpur Secretary Ayushi said. Officials further said the facility would soon be extended to all mandis under the Delhi Agricultural Marketing Board. "Our objective is to promote digital governance across Delhi's agricultural markets and minimise cash transactions, making operations more efficient and convenient for all stakeholders," Delhi Agricultural Marketing Board Vice Chairman Arjun Sharma said. The mandi administration urged traders, commission agents (arhtiyas) and vehicle operators to adopt the online payment facility to help make the new system successful. PTI MSJ MDO MDO