Dehradun, Feb. 1 -- Warehouses with modern facilities having a total capacity of 40,000 metric tons will be constructed in five districts of the state. In this regard, the district magistrates concerned have been instructed to select land for the construction of these warehouses and submit a report to the government within a week.

State Cooperative Minister Dr. Dhan Singh Rawat held a virtual meeting of the Cooperation Department, Delhi, today, which was attended by district magistrates from various districts. During the meeting, Dr Rawat directed departmental officials to expand storage capacity across the state and develop it in accordance with market demand, so that large-scale storage facility for food grains and fertilisers can be e...