Minister Yadav observes cold storage facility in Saptari

Summary

Minister Ramji Yadav inspected the five-year incomplete cold storage facility in Deuri Bharuwa, Rajbiraj Municipality–15, and pledged steps to bring it into operation soon. The Ministry of Agriculture has allocated additional budget for the project, which locals say has been rusting and deteriorating without use.

Key Points
  • Minister for Youth, Labor, and Employment Ramji Yadav inspected the under-construction cold storage in Deuri Bharuwa, Rajbiraj Municipality–15.
  • He said the government would take immediate steps to complete and operate the long-pending facility for farmers and local residents.
  • The Ministry of Agriculture has allocated additional budget and asked concerned parties to submit progress details.
  • Locals said the 3,000-metric-ton cold storage has been deteriorating since the contract was awarded in fiscal year 2017/18.
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