V.S. Sivakumar reviews Sabarimala arrangements
The government will step up market-intervention activities to contain the prices of fruits and vegetables during the Mandalam and Makaravilakku festivals, Minister Devaswom V.S. Sivakumar has said.
Special squads comprising the police, Revenue, Civil Supplies, Health, and Legal Metrology Departments would be constituted to arrest prices and ensure the quality of commodities during the festival season, the Minister said during a video conference with District Collectors here on Tuesday.
The government will step up market-intervention activities to contain the prices of fruits and vegetables during the Mandalam and Makaravilakku festivals, Minister Devaswom V.S. Sivakumar has said.
Special squads comprising the police, Revenue, Civil Supplies, Health, and Legal Metrology Departments would be constituted to arrest prices and ensure the quality of commodities during the festival season, the Minister said during a video conference with District Collectors here on Tuesday.
Civil Supplies Corporation, Consumerfed, and Horticorp would open outlets. Food Safety officials would intensify inspections. Road maintenance was being completed in a time-bound manner. More medical facilities would be in place. KSRTC would operate more services. The police would take steps to ensure the safety of pilgrims and prevent their exploitation at the hands of traders, he said.
Devaswom Secretary K.R. Jyothilal and Travancore Devaswom Board Commissioner P. Venugopal were present.
Devaswom Secretary K.R. Jyothilal and Travancore Devaswom Board Commissioner P. Venugopal were present.
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