Punjab plans to set up new 'farmers markets' under govt control

Punjab plans to set up new 'farmers markets' under govt control

The Punjab government has resolved to abolish all vegetable and fruit markets, along with wholesale commission markets, in a bid to exert complete control over the prices of foodstuffs, essential commodities, vegetables, fruit and grocery items. In their stead, new Chief Minister’s Farmers’ Markets will be established. These will be staffed by government inspectors working under the direct supervision of the Assistant Commissioner. At these mark…