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Delhi Government Approves Major Projects to Modernize Agricultural Markets
- •The Delhi government has approved four major projects focused on modernizing agricultural markets throughout the city.
- •Initiatives include road repairs, drainage improvements, temporary sheds at Narela market, and a Weigh-in-Motion System at Azadpur market.
- •Chief Minister Rekha Gupta stated that the goal is to build robust infrastructure capable of meeting needs for the next 100 years.
- •Keshopur Fruit and Vegetable Market will see internal roads rebuilt for Rs 9.48 crore to ease vehicle and produce movement.
- •Development Minister Kapil Mishra emphasized that the government aims to provide better facilities for farmers, traders, and workers.
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The Delhi government approved four projects for agricultural market modernisation, which include road repairs, drainage improvements, temporary sheds at Narela market, and a Slow-Speed Weigh-in-Motion System at Azadpur market.
A Slow-Speed Weigh-in-Motion System is being installed at the entry and exit gates of the Azadpur Fruit and Vegetable Market to weigh commercial vehicles without bringing them to a complete stop. This system will generate electronic weight records to enhance transparency and strengthen operational accountability.
Internal roads at the Keshopur Fruit and Vegetable Market will be rebuilt at a cost of Rs 9.48 crore. This improvement aims to facilitate easier movement for vehicles, traders, and agricultural produce within the market.
