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Tumakuru livestock market thrives but lacks basic amenities
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…
The Story in Brief
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.
The Indian Opinion
The APMC's sheep and goat market is a classic Indian story: enterprise flourishes while the state lags. Officials boast of rising turnover but not a single tap for drinking water. This is not about funds, it is about priorities. The APMC secretary must be held to his word. Residents should watch whether basic facilities appear before the next festival season, or if this promise too joins the pile of empty assurances.
Source: deccanherald.com
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