About Amla
Amla (Indian gooseberry) is a hardy fruit rich in vitamin C and central to Ayurveda. It is made into murabba, candy, juice, powder and chyawanprash; Pratapgarh in Uttar Pradesh is its best-known centre.
Where Amla Is Grown in Madhya Pradesh
The main amla districts of Madhya Pradesh are Satna, Rewa, Panna. Madhya Pradesh is India's soybean state and one of its largest producers of wheat, chana, masoor, urad, garlic, coriander and isabgol. The Malwa plateau around Indore, Ujjain and Neemuch and the Narmada valley around Hoshangabad are its richest farm regions.
Season in Madhya Pradesh
November–February. Exact arrival dates in Madhya Pradesh depend on local sowing and the monsoon, so check current arrivals before planning purchases.
How Amla Is Sold in Madhya Pradesh
Farm produce is sold through regulated APMC market yards under the state's agricultural produce marketing law, run by the state agricultural marketing board, with many yards linked to eNAM. Wheat and other crops are bought by state agencies at MSP, and MP has run price-deficiency schemes for some crops.
Other major markets in Madhya Pradesh
- IndoreSoybean, wheat, chana, onion, potatoAboutExplore
- Neemuch and MandsaurGarlic, seed spices, herbsAboutExplore
- Ujjain and DewasSoybean, wheatAboutExplore
- Harda and PipariyaSummer moongAboutExplore
- Vidisha and SehoreChana, Sharbati wheatAboutExplore
State Agencies in Madhya Pradesh
Amla has no minimum support price, so it is bought almost entirely by private traders, processors and exporters. State marketing bodies regulate the markets and support farmer producer organisations.
- MP State Agricultural Marketing Board (Mandi Board)Regulated marketsAboutExplore
- MP State Civil Supplies CorporationWheat procurementAboutExplore
- MP MARKFEDCooperative marketingAboutExplore
- MP Warehousing and Logistics CorporationStorageAboutExplore
Buyers, Processors and Exporters
These companies and bodies buy, process or export amla across India, including from Madhya Pradesh. Tap a name for details.
- Dabur India LtdChyawanprash and amla productsAboutExplore
- Patanjali Ayurved LtdAmla juice and productsAboutExplore
- Himalaya Wellness CompanyHerbal productsAboutExplore
Research and Advice in Madhya Pradesh
New varieties, crop advice and seed for amla growers in Madhya Pradesh come from the state agricultural universities below and from the Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) in each district.
- Jawaharlal Nehru Krishi Vishwa VidyalayaJabalpurAboutExplore
- Rajmata Vijayaraje Scindia Krishi Vishwa VidyalayaGwaliorAboutExplore
Amla in Other States
Uttar Pradesh · Rajasthan · Gujarat · Tamil Nadu
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