Summary:
Maharashtra might soon see the delisting of oilseeds and cereals from wholesale markets, allowing trade in these commodities anywhere. The yearly turnover of trade in oilseeds and cereals in the state is around Rs 20,000 crore. The move to delist oilseeds and cereals, it may be recalled, has been opposed tooth and nail by these markets in the past. In 2015, the government had delisted fruits and vegetables from wholesale markets to help farmers get better prices. The decision to delist oilseeds and cereals has been a contentious issue with market committees in Vidharbha and Marathwada opposing it..