From The Hindu · The Hindu Bureau · · 1m 30s
Kerala to extend Go Express mart hours
Minister Anoop Jacob says Supplyco convenience stores will move toward round-the-clock operations in three cities.
In brief
Minister Anoop Jacob says Supplyco convenience stores will move toward round-the-clock operations in three cities. Kerala's Civil Supplies Minister says Supplyco Go Express marts in three cities will extend hours and eventually operate twenty-four hours daily. Originally reported by The Hindu.
Minister announces extended hours
Minister for Food and Civil Supplies Anoop Jacob said Supplyco Go Express marts in Thiruvananthapuram, Ernakulam and Kozhikode will open for longer hours and transition to round-the-clock operations.
Convenience stores in transport hubs
The Go Express marts are being launched as convenience stores at railway stations, bus terminals and airports as part of the government's one hundred day action plan.
Viability testing before expansion
The convenience stores will be launched in more places after examining their viability in the three cities where they have been opened.
Onam sales up thirteen percent
Minister Jacob said Supplyco's Onam turnover increased thirteen percent from the previous year, with sales of both subsidiary and non-subsidiary items rising.
Food kits for poorest households
Responding to widespread non-availability of food kits for extremely poor people, the Minister said the government would examine supplying food essentials through kits or alternative ways.
Paddy procurement underway
Farmer registration for paddy procurement through Supplyco has been completed. Procurement began in Palakkad and was expected to reach full swing that week.
Direct payment scheme under review
The government is considering direct payment to farmers through NABARD financial assistance to address delays in paddy procurement payments under the current paddy receipt sheet loan scheme.
The main idea
Kerala's Civil Supplies Minister says Supplyco Go Express marts in three cities will extend hours and eventually operate twenty-four hours daily.
