Koheda fruit market gets ₹637.7 crore approval
HYDERABAD: The Telangana government has taken another key step towards constructing a world-class integrated fruit market at Koheda, near Hyderabad.
The project aims to provide farmers with better marketing facilities and help them secure remunerative prices for their agricultural produce. The government has granted administrative approval of ₹637.70 crore for the first phase of the market. Orders to this effect were issued on Wednesday.
Market to come up on 178.16 acres in Koheda
The integrated fruit market will be developed on 178.16 acres in Koheda village of Abdullapurmet mandal in Ranga Reddy district.
As part of the first phase, six auction halls along with adjoining air-conditioned mezzanine floors will be constructed. A separate market for the sale of musk melons and other fruits will also be developed as part of Shed-4.
The project will also include a Kisan Retail Market for farmers, facilities allowing vehicles to enter the premises directly for loading and transportation of produce, and development works outside the market premises.
The government has directed that the construction works be taken up through the Roads and Buildings Department (R&B).
