News: The NE-RACE portal, launched to strengthen market linkages for farmers of the North Eastern Region (NER), has facilitated agri-trade worth ₹895.56 lakh as of January 2026.
About NE-RACE
- NE-RACE is a digital agri-marketing platform that connects farmers, FPOs, SHGs and cooperatives of the North Eastern Region with buyers across India and abroad.
- It enables direct buyer–seller linkages and reduces intermediaries.
- Key Features
- It supports Farm-to-Business (F2B) marketing of agri and horticultural products.
- It provides buyer–seller matchmaking, logistics guidance and digital traceability.
- It is equipped with a multi-lingual helpdesk and field-level support.
- It supports seven languages to improve farmer onboarding and accessibility.
- Products Covered
- Spices, fruits and vegetables, including region-specific products like Kiwi, Black Rice and Ginger.
- It focus on high-value horticultural produce of the North East.
- Implementing Agencies
- Developed by: North Eastern Council (NEC)
- Managed by: North Eastern Development Finance Corporation (NEDFi)
