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Raiganj rural markets to get solar-powered cold storages
The West Bengal government, with the West Bengal Green Energy Development Corporation, plans to set up solar-powered cold storages at three rural markets in Raiganj block, Bandar Haat, Hatia Haat and Kamlabari…
The Story in Brief
The West Bengal government, with the West Bengal Green Energy Development Corporation, plans to set up solar-powered cold storages at three rural markets in Raiganj block, Bandar Haat, Hatia Haat and Kamlabari Haat. MLA Kaushik Chowdhury and a corporation official visited Bandar Haat to identify a site. Poor farmers from surrounding areas bring vegetables and fruits to these haats but often sell unsold produce at throwaway prices for lack of storage. The cold storages will let them preserve produce and sell later at better rates. Gour Chandra Saha, secretary of Bandar Haat committee, said the municipality had surveyed the market earlier for the same project but work did not progress. Chowdhury said land at Bandar Haat is under Raiganj municipality and discussions will be held with the Sub-Divisional Officer for allocation.
The Indian Opinion
Reports of government cold storage plans are often met with scepticism, given past delays in land allocation. The Bandar Haat site already saw a survey that went nowhere. This time, the MLA has promised talks with the municipality. The real test will be whether land is transferred within three months. If it drags beyond that, small farmers will remain at the mercy of middlemen. How soon will the Sub-Divisional Officer act on the allocation request?
Source: millenniumpost.in
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