Biswanath district administration fixes rates of essential commodities

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BISWANATH CHARIALI: In order to ensure that unscrupulous traders and businessmen do not take advantage of the present COVID pandemic situation and indulge in hoarding and price hike, the Biswanath administration has fixed the prices of essential commodities in the district for a period of one month.

At least prices of 14 items, which include rice, dal, wheat, edible oil, potato and onion have been fixed for both wholesale and retail sellers, and the same would be in force for a period of one month. The Deputy Commissioner of Biswanath, Pranab Kumar Sarmah has also directed the food and civil supplies department to undertake regular inspection drives to check hoarding and black marketing of other commodities. All wholesale and retail sellers have been directed to sell the listed essential commodities as per the prices fixed by the administration and legal action would be initiated against those not abiding by the order. The Deputy Commissioner has warned the traders and businessmen that godowns would be sealed if they were found flouting the orders of the administration.

The district administration is also currently undertaking various awareness campaigns across the district to make people aware and conscious regarding COVID and the protocols and rules to be followed. On Thursday, a special awareness drive was carried out under the leadership of Sanghamitra Bhagawati, Assistant Commissioner, at Biswanath Chariali weekly market. Free masks, prepared by members of various Self Help Groups (SHGs), were distributed during the drive. People were also appealed to wear masks whenever they step out of their homes and strictly follow social distancing. The drive was jointly carried out by Biswanath Municipal Board, Biswanath Police and Village Defense Parties (VDPs).

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