more-inIrrigation Minister T. Harish Rao on Monday inaugurated a modern rythu bazaar at the district headquarters, stating its cold storage facility with a five metric tonne capacity would come to farmers’ rescue for storing unsold produce. Informing that as many as 400 electronic weighing machines were established for farmers, Mr. Harish Rao said an ATM machine by Andhra Bank would soon be made available. Integrated vegetable and non-veg market would be ready in two months. A ring road at a cost of ₹50 crore has been planned for the district headquarters, he added. Humanity roomThe bazaar is equipped with a ‘Humanity Room’ where one can drop unused or surplus materials for the needy.

Source: The Hindu February 05, 2018 18:45 UTC