VIJAYAWADA: Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy has said the state government would set up Janatha Bazaars to provide quality consumer goods at prices lower than the market rates.
The chief minister held a review meeting on agricultural activities on Tuesday and advised officials to ensure that various laws brought forward by the state for the benefit of farmers are strictly adhered to.
During the meeting held at the camp office here, the CM said the Janatha Bazars can be set up on an area of 500 to 5,000 sqft. Janata Bazaars would cover a population of 5,000 in the first phase and buildings should be constructed. Quality items should be available in these outlets at lower prices.
The CM said farmers should get minimum support price for their produce and items of daily use should be made available to consumers at lower prices, benefitting both farmers and consumers.
Jagan said officials must take steps to support farmers and ensure they are not cheated. “Let us set…
