1 year ago
Govt. to Procure All Farmer Vegetables: Minister G R Anil
The government is stepping in to help farmers who sell vegetables at the Nedumangad market.
The Food and Civil Supplies Minister, G R Anil, said that the government will buy all the vegetables that farmers bring to the market.
This is to help farmers get a fair price for their produce.
Also, Horticorp will pay back the money owed to farmers from the past five months, totaling over Rs 48 lakh.
The ministers will also make sure to fix the issues faced by the farmers in the market.
Farmers will be asked to give notice about their produce to help streamline the procurement process.
Finally, the damaged facilities in the market will also be repaired.
Government agencies will procure all vegetables farmers bring to the Nedumangad wholesale market.
Horticorp to release vegetable price arrears, totaling over Rs 48 lakh from January to May.
Farmers are to inform authorities in advance about their produce for procurement.
Minister to address issues caused by certain Horticorp officials at the wholesale market.
Damaged freezer unit and toilet in the market will be repaired within a month.
- Who
- G R Anil, Food and Civil Supplies Minister, and P Prasad, Agriculture Minister.
- What
- Government agencies will procure all vegetables from farmers and address pending payments and market issues.
- Where
- Nedumangad wholesale agri market.
- When
- Thursday.
- Why
- To ensure farmers receive fair prices and address issues in procurement and payment.
Key facts
- Minister of Food and Civil Supplies
- G R Anil
- Minister of Agriculture
- P Prasad
- Vegetable Price Arrears
- Over Rs 48 lakh
- Arrears Period
- January to May
- Market Location
- Nedumangad wholesale agri market
