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SHRIRAMPUR, Nov 18: Balasaheb Vikhe Patil, MP, has suggested organising weekly bazaars in Pune, Mumbai, Nagpur and other cities like those in London.
Vikhe said such a move will enthuse farmers. They would get good prices for their produce and since city consumers will buy the produce directly they will have to pay less, he said.
He said the Central Government should appoint an agriculture commission and accord it statutory status.
Vikhe said the marketing committees land could be given on lease for processed projects as this would create a new market. A cold storage would also help, he said.
Reacting to Congress leaders criticism about 8220;Agro Advantage8221; being held in Mumbai, Vikhe said a farmers8217; rally was held in Pune during the chief ministership of Vasantdada Patil.
Vikhe further said a favourable atmosphere was needed for the industrial progress of Shrirampur.
