Archive · 2 Oct 2026
Petlawad Mandi Auction System Shut Despite ₹3 Crore Revenue
Petlawad has a large agricultural market where farmers are supposed to sell their crops through auctions.
The market has buildings, warehouses, shops and weighing facilities.
However, farmers and workers say auctions are usually not held at the main market.
They say only the Bamania sub-market regularly conducts auctions.
This may reduce work for registered weighmen and labourers.
The market earns more than ₹3 crore each year.
Farmers have asked the district administration to make sure auctions happen at the main market.
An official said the matter would be investigated, and the local administrator is monitoring it.
Petlawad Agricultural Produce Market reportedly does not regularly conduct auctions despite having extensive infrastructure.
The mandi, established in 1960, covers 46 acres and generates more than ₹3 crore in annual revenue.
Only the Bamania sub-market is said by local farmers and workers to regularly follow the auction system.
Farmers say the situation affects the livelihoods of registered weighmen and labourers.
Mandi Board official Praveen Kumar Verma said the issue would be investigated, while SDM Ritika Patidar is monitoring it.
- Who
- Petlawad farmers, registered weighmen and labourers, along with mandi and district officials.
- What
- The main Petlawad mandi auction system is reportedly not operating regularly despite its infrastructure and revenue.
- When
- The mandi was established in 1960; the articles do not specify when the current disruption began.
- Where
- Petlawad Agricultural Produce Market in Madhya Pradesh, including its main mandi and four sub-markets.
- Why
- Farmers and workers say auctions are needed to support livelihoods and ensure trading takes place at the main mandi.
Farmers and Workers
Officials
Operation of the auction system
Farmers and Workers
Local farmers and workers say auctions are not regularly conducted at the main mandi and that only Bamania regularly follows the system.
Officials
Mandi Board joint director Praveen Kumar Verma said he would arrange an investigation if auctions were not being conducted; SDM and mandi administrator Ritika Patidar is monitoring the matter.
Impact on livelihoods
Farmers and Workers
Farmers and workers say the lack of auctions affects the livelihoods of registered weighmen and labourers.
Officials
Officials have not publicly stated a position on the alleged livelihood impact, but have indicated that the complaint will be examined.
- Annual revenue
- More than ₹3 crore
- Mandi area
- 46 acres
- Establishment
- 1960
- Sub-markets
- Bamania, Sarangi, Karwad and Jhakanawada
- Licensed traders
- 242
- Registered weighmen
- 65
- Registered labourers
- 134
- Storage facilities
- Three 500-metric-tonne warehouses and one 1,000-metric-tonne warehouse