Complete solar power systems in all market yards, godowns by Nov., says Minister
Agriculture Minister Tummala Nageswara Rao has ordered the installation of solar power systems in all market yards and godowns within three months. The initiative is part of a broader push to digitize agricultural marketing, including the automation of weighing and vehicle entry systems.
Why it matters
This move aims to increase transparency and efficiency in the agricultural supply chain, potentially reducing corruption and improving procurement processes for farmers.
Minister for Agriculture and Marketing Tummala Nageswara Rao has asked the authorities to complete the installation of solar power systems in all market yards and godowns in three months and also complete automation, including digitalisation, ahead of the Kharif marketing season commencing in October-November.
In a meeting with the officials concerned here on Saturday, he said there was a need to transform the agricultural marketing department with the help of technology and make all the transactions transparent. He reviewed the preparedness for cotton procurement, status of solar power systems’ installation and others.
Asking the authorities to complete automation in all the 206 market committees, the Minister told them to complete the tenders process by the month (August) end and take up work in September. He suggested the officials link closed circuit camera systems, electronic weighing scales, gate entry and exit systems to one digital platform.
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