Bhubaneswar, Sept. 24 -- The Odisha government plans to construct new cold storages and revive defunct ones across the state in the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) mode, Deputy Chief Minister KV Singh Deo informed the state Assembly today.
Replying to a question from BJD member Ranendra Pratap Swain, besides other queries from legislators, Singh Deo, who also oversees the agriculture and farmers' welfare portfolio, stated that the government has allocated Rs 252 crore over five years (2024-2029) for this initiative.
The funds will support the construction and restoration of cold storage facilities in 85 sub-divisions across Odisha.
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