State Government of Orissa had planned to set up 200 Krushak Bazaars within a period of five years in a phased manner @ 40/year. So far, 42 Krushak Bazaars have been established in different parts of the state.

Objective of Krushak Bazaar:

• To maximize the price realization of agricultural produce of our Krushak brethren (farmers).
• To make available nutritive and fresh produce at a reasonable price for the consumers.

Methodology:

• By facilitating direct contact between the producers & the consumers.
• By eliminating the middlemen commission which is shared by the farmers and the consumers.
• By establishing new Krushak Bazaars (Farmer Markets) so that it is easily accessible to both the producers and the consumers.

Board activities at Krushak Bazaar:

• OSAMB monitor the transaction process to avoid unhealthy practices at the Bazaar places.
• It provides free transportation to the small and marginal farmers.
• It has undertaken certain outstanding and attractive schemes to attract the clientele at the Bazaar premises.
• It provides infrastructure and other services:
  • Open and closed pindis
  • Cold storage
  • Electricity
  • Drinking water facility
  • Cycle stand
  • Parking places
  • Septic latrine with urinal
  • Cattle shed
  • Rest shed
  • Shed trees