UPSC Prelims 2015
Economy
In India, markets in agricultural products are regulated under the -
Explanation
Agricultural Markets in most parts of the Country are established and regulated under the APMC Acts enacted by the states. The whole geographical area in the State is divided and declared as a market area wherein the markets are managed by the Market Committees constituted by the State Governments. Once a particular area is declared a market area and falls under the jurisdiction of a Market Committee, no person or agency is allowed freely to carry on wholesale marketing activities.