# Tumakuru livestock market thrives but lacks basic amenities 2026-08-08T18:46:16+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet The APMC-run weekly sheep and goat market in Tumakuru sells 500 to 600 animals every Tuesday, with sales doubling during festivals like Ugadi and Bakrid. The market, shifted from Kyatsandra Circle five to six years ago due to a flyover, allows local rearers to earn better returns by cutting out middlemen and reducing transport costs. Buyers come from Chitradurga, Bengaluru, Hassan, and Mandya. Despite its success, the market lacks drinking water, toilets, and proper parking. The site, held by the roadside, becomes unusable in rain. Farmers like Ramanjini of Durgadahalli and Siddaraju of Dabaspet have urged the APMC to provide basic facilities. APMC Secretary B L Krishnappa said steps will be taken to address the issues. ## Coverage - deccanherald.com Tags: APMC, Farmers, infrastructure, Karnataka, livestock market, Tumakuru Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/tumakuru-livestock-market-thrives-but-lacks-basic-amenities/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/tumakuru-livestock-market-thrives-but-lacks-basic-amenities/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.