Syngenta dedicates a Rythu Bazaar for Manchukonda

Hyderabad: To boost livelihood opportunities and social linkages for farmers, a 600 sq feet modernised rural market was dedicated to the community at Manchukonda village on Tuesday. This is Syngenta’s second rural market under its I-clean (Inculcating Cleanliness Learning, Education, Awareness and New Habits) initiative in Telangana.

The company has also constructed a waiting area at the primary health centre equipped with chairs, ceiling fans and lights to cater to the comfort of the patients and their families, especially in rainy and summer weather.

The purpose of developing and modernising such producer-area market is to ensure that they remain the focal point for displaying local produce to outside buyers. Besides, they provide a point where the bulking-up of produce can occur. This market will act as a model in the future as the authorities plan to develop more such markets in Koppal and other districts in the state.

The market includes raised platforms with two roof sheds, six roof ventilators, a complete drainage system and cement roads surrounding the market. The use of stewardship messages and paintings has been done to create awareness among the villagers about hygiene, sanitation.