Tribune News Service
Mandi, February 13
The Agricultural Produce Market Committee (APMC) Kullu and Lahaul and Spiti has approved a Rs 10.84 crore annual budget (2021-22) for the construction of vegetable markets in the two districts.
There are around 11 vegetable markets in Kullu where the construction work is going on. One vegetable market is proposed in the Lahaul valley, while the APMC is planning to set up another market to facilitate the people of the region with better marketing facilities.
Amar Singh, chairman of the APMC of Kullu and Lahaul and Spiti, said that the APMC had approved Rs 10.84 crore for the vegetable markets in Kullu district. Besides, the World Bank was also funding the construction of these markets.
He said that Bandrol market would be constructed at a cost of Rs 12.32 crore and Shat market at a cost of Rs 4.04 crore with funds from the World Bank.
“Besides, the APMC is spending Rs 44.59 lakh on Bhuntar market, Rs 3.60 lakh at Chauri Bihal, Rs 52.6 lakh at Patlikuhal, Rs 1.07 crore at Kullu and Rs 47.40 lakh at Khegsu in Kullu,” he added.
