LAHORE: A meeting of Cabinet Committee for Ramzan Package chaired by Provincial Minister for Planning and Development Malik Nadeem Kamran was held at Civil Secretariat on Wednesday. The meeting reviewed arrangements for Ramzan bazaars, prices, quality and supply of commodities.
The provincial minister said that people are getting relief because the Punjab government has not only given huge subsidies on eatables but also improved the auction process at vegetable and fruit markets. He said that provincial ministers, public representatives and administrative officers are working hard to ensure the best arrangements at Ramzan bazaars and performance reports are being sent to the chief minister on daily basis.
He directed that in view of recent periods of rainfall, necessary measures be taken at Ramzan bazaars to avoid any inconvenience to consumers. The Secretary Food told the meeting that out of 68 lakh flour bags supplied in 319 Ramzan bazaars in the province more than 44 lakh have been sold. 11757 tonnes sugar has also been sold in these bazaars. Additional stocks of sugar have been dispatched to 16 districts. Fruits and vegetables are also available at fair price shops of the Agriculture Department in Ramzan bazaars and there is no shortage of any commodity.
The meeting was attended by Industries Secretary, deputy commissioner of Lahore, officers of Information, Agriculture, Livestock Department and Special Branch.
