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PANAJI
In a bid to alleviate the burden on the common man, CM Manohar Parrikar on Thursday set the ball rolling for the sale of subsidized coconuts through outlets of Goa State Horticultural Corporation.
The CM distributed the first set of coconuts at the State Horticultural Corp Ltd outlet in Altinho near Joggers Park.
The initiative aimed at making it convenient for the people to buy coconuts at affordable rates.
Pravin Zantye, Chairperson of Goa State Horticultural Corp Ltd said the scheme was being implemented on a no profit, no loss basis while former Panaji MLA Sidharth Kuncalienker told the gathering that the coconuts were being sourced directly from the farm and sold to the people at affordable rates. “It is our endeavour to protect Goa’s staple food,” he added.
Madhav Kelkar, MD, Goa Horticultural Corporation, said the sale of coconuts was being done under the scheme of Government Intervention to Control Price Rise.
Under the scheme, 15 coconuts per family will be made available once in 15 days. Customers will have to produce gas consumer card to avail of the benefit. Customers are to approach Goa State Horticultural Corp Ltd outlets in their jurisdiction only.
Jayesh Salgaonkar, Minister for Housing and Rural Development was also present on the occasion.
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