India, Aug. 13 -- In a bid to strengthen Odisha's agri-marketing ecosystem, the State Cabinet today approved the establishment of 'Model Mandis' across the state.

The proposal from the Cooperation Department was cleared during a Cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi.

Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja informed, in the first phase, 38 mandis will be developed into Model Mandis, including 14 large, 17 medium, and seven small ones. The identification process for an additional 62 mandis to be upgraded in the next phase has already begun.

The Odisha Bridge and Construction Corporation Ltd (OBCC) will execute the project, which will feature modern storage facilities, raised concrete drying platforms, covered sheds, quality-te...