|
Green Channel Scheme being
expanded in Punjab
Lahore-The sphere of Green Channel Scheme initiated in Lahore
is being expanded all over the province to persuade farmers to
carry out self-marketing of their agriculture
products.
The expansion of the scheme is aimed at ending of exploitation
of farmers at the hands of middlemen (Aarratis) so that the
farmers could get right and timely earnings of their products
and the masses could get fresh vegetable and fruits at cheaper
prices.
The provincial minister for law Dr. Khalid Ranjha said this
while talking to buyers during surprise inspections of the
Ramazan Bazaars in various localities here on Tuesday.
The minister said the green channel scheme would continue even
after Ramazan-ul-Mubarak and the Government was educating
farmers across the province to gain benefits from the scheme
by selling their agri products directly to the users.
"The Punjab government is planning to set up modern cold
storage for preserving vegetables and fruits for a long time
with a view to sustain their nourishment with the cooperation
of private sector," the minister said. "From where these
eatables would be exported to Pakistani and foreign markets."
Dr. Ranjha urged the shopkeepers to sell their items at "no
loss no profit basis" during the sacred month of
Ramazan-ul-Mubarak to fulfill the purpose of setting up
low-cast Ramazan Bazaars.
The provincial minister directed the district administration
to keep the prices of commodities in control at these bazaars
while ensuring the provision of standardized fruits and
vegetables in abundance.
December 8, 2001
|
|
