The Punjab government has chalked out a well-knitted plan costing Rs 21.27 billion for establishing model agriculture markets in the province. Under the programme, Kisan platforms would also be established to facilitate grower.
It was an attempt to provide inexpensive vegetables and fruit to the consumers and to curb trend of profiteering. Specific areas would be allocated in existing in Subzi Mandi (vegetable markets) for the establishment of "Kisan Platforms" with the provision of drinking water facility and setting arrangements would made available.
Sources in agriculture department told Business Recorder on Thursday that the concept of the plan was an attempt to eliminate the role of middle man and to enable growers to sell their agricultural proceeds without paying market fee and commission.
Copyright Business Recorder, 2019
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