The Karnataka State government has given approval to establishing cold storage facility for vegetables and fruits in Kalaburagi. The government will allocate funds for setting up the cold storage with a 5,000-ton capacity. Patil said that farmers are facing great difficulty in the absence of cold storage, especially after harvesting. Patil added that a tender for the establishment of the cold storage has been floated. The foundation stone for the unit will be laid tentatively by next month and the unit is likely to be thrown open for usage by the end of this year.

Source: The Hindu January 13, 2022 13:41 UTC