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RAWALPINDI, Jul 04 (APP):Secretary Price Control and Commodities Management Department Punjab Dr. Ehsan Bhutta announced that under the directives of Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz, it has been decided to implement a digital system in vegetable and fruit markets.
He stated that Kahna Kacha market will be made a model by November this year.
He was addressing a meeting of Punjab Agricultural Marketing Regulatory Authority (PAMRA) here.
Meeting was attended by Additional Secretary Ms Ramala Hassan, Director General PAMRA Tariq Basra, Director E&M Tanvir Shami, Director Agricultural Marketing Information System Ajmal and other officers attended.
Dr. Bhutta issued instructions to hand over the management of market sanitation to LWMC.
He added that outsourcing market fee collection will significantly increase revenue and directed to prepare a plan for its implementation.
He also emphasized the need for cleanliness, drainage, clean water and electricity supply in markets and directed to develop training modules to enhance staff capacity. Furthermore, Market Committee secretaries’ attendance will be mandatory through geo-tagging during auction hours, and strict action will be taken against Market Committees failing to meet annual targets. All authorities under the department will ensure digital database and coordination. D.G. PAMRA also brief the progress of the department.