Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah is set to inaugurate a new vegetable sub-yard at the Agricultural Produce Market Committee (APMC) in Dahegam city, Gandhinagar district, on Monday, 14 July 2025, as part of the committee's Amrit Mahotsav celebrations. The event is centred on agricultural marketing reform, cooperative development, and farmers' welfare, and is being held in line with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of 'Sahkar Se Samriddhi' — Prosperity through Cooperation.

Key Developments at the Dahegam Event

The newly developed vegetable sub-yard has been established by the Dahegam APMC to strengthen agricultural marketing facilities in the region, according to officials. Shah is also expected to release a commemorative publication marking the APMC's Amrit Mahotsav and interact with members of the APMC Board.

Additionally, Shah will plant a sapling under the 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' campaign — a nationwide tree plantation initiative launched by the Centre encouraging citizens to plant a tree in honour of their mothers.

Who Will Attend

Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, Dahegam APMC Chairman Sumeru Amin, cooperative representatives, APMC members, and other dignitaries are expected to attend the programme, officials said.

What APMCs Do and Why This Matters

Agricultural Produce Market Committees serve as regulated marketplaces where farmers sell their produce through an organised system designed to ensure transparent trading, fair price discovery, and access to market infrastructure. In Gujarat, APMCs play a central role in the marketing of agricultural commodities and form a critical part of the state's cooperative ecosystem.

The inauguration of a dedicated vegetable sub-yard is significant for the Dahegam region, as it is expected to provide local farmers with better facilities for selling perishable produce — a segment that has historically suffered from inadequate cold-chain and market infrastructure across rural Gujarat.

Shah's Gandhinagar Schedule: INTERPOL Meeting First

Before travelling to Dahegam, Shah will inaugurate the 11th edition of the INTERPOL Digital Forensics Expert Group (DFEG) Meeting at the National Forensic Sciences University (NFSU) in Gandhinagar. The meeting will bring together representatives from 47 countries and senior law enforcement officials.

At the NFSU event, Shah will also inaugurate three Centres of Excellence, Asia's first Cyber Forensic Investigation Van, and an exhibition showcasing advanced digital forensics and cyber security technologies — underscoring Gandhinagar's growing profile as a hub for both cooperative governance and law enforcement innovation.

The Dahegam APMC inauguration is expected to be closely watched as a signal of the Centre's continued push to modernise rural market infrastructure under the cooperative ministry's expanding mandate.