Indian gov't prioritises high tech fruit markets

In Srinagar, the government is prioritising the modernisation of fruit markets, according to Ministe…

In Srinagar, the government is prioritising the modernisation of fruit markets, according to Minister for Public Works and Parliamentary Affairs, Mr. Abdul Rehman Veeri. Veeri stated that the setting up of cold storage facilities at major fruit terminals in the State would be taken up under Public-Private Partnership, adding that in this regard, the requisite formalities for some projects have already been completed.

Mr. Veeri said that Government is also contemplating setting up grading and packaging centers in fruit markets to help growers.

He said that to explore better marketing of dry fruits, the Government would also establish a multi-dry fruit market at Lethpora, Pampore.

The Minister said that a truck terminal and cold storage would be also established at Baghi-Sundari near Sopore fruit market.

The Minister said that the fruit and vegetable terminal market Sopore is biggest Fruit Market of the State. He said efforts are on to upgrade infrastructure facilities at the market, adding that, so far, 14 auction platforms, a drinking water facility, parking yard, electrification, three toilet blocks, weight bridge, high mass lights, besides a guest house have been created at the market.