Five years on, 12 cold storage projects in Sudurpaschim remain stalled
Summary
Most of the 13 cold storage projects launched by Sudurpaschim provincial government remain incomplete or non-operational after five years, impacting local farmers' ability to store produce and reducing post-harvest losses.
Key Points
- Five years after initiation, only one of 13 cold storage projects in Sudurpaschim is operational.
- Several projects remain unfinished or never put into use despite significant spending.
- Issues include poor site selection, lack of skilled technicians, inadequate infrastructure, and political interference.
- Farmers continue to face losses due to unavailability of proper storage facilities while authorities plan remedial measures.
