Halvad APMC to spend Rs 20 crore for modernization

Surendranagar: Agricultural produce market committee(APMC) at Halvad in Surendranagar district is going to spend Rs 20 crore for modernization after allocation of 20 bigha land by Gujarat government.

The APMC has planned protected space to store 50,000 mann agri produce. Farmers on visit to the yard will be provided meal at half price. Guesthouse facility will be available to farmers and businessmen for token rate. The yard will be covered under CCTV camera surveillance system. Halogen lights will be erected in such a way that the yard will be able to function even in the evening and during the night.

Halvad APMC which was set up about 15 years ago already offers services like Rs 50,000 accidental death relief under Khedut Akasmt Vima Yojana, Rs 25,000 assistance to kin of account holders, round-the-clock availability of ambulance service on concessional rates and daily SMS service for around 7,000 farmers to communicate the price of agri produce.

Halvad APMC mainly attracts farmers from nearby Dhrangadhra, Than, Chotila, Wankaner, Morbi, Maliya talukas. Space constraint was felt for last four-five months due to growth in arrival of agri produce.

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