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Posted by District Magistrate, Ludhiana
Punjab
2020-03-27 11:47:15

Important notice for potato growers and cold stores within the boundaries of Ludhiana

Farmers has started digging their potato crop. After harvesting and grading the crop is stored in cold stores in different cities by potato growers. The social and economic interests of many people are linked to this crop. Therefore, in the interest of the people, all the cold stores in Ludhiana district are ordered to be kept open till 10.04.2020 for the storage of potato crops. in compliance with the guidelines issued by the the Government of India, Punjab Government to prevent the spread of Covid-19 by the owner of the store, that they shall  maintain a social distance of at least 2 meters . They are not allowed to keep more than 10 labourers for loading and unloading under any circumstances. 

Farmers, including their vehicles, are exempted from curfew to take their crops to cold stores. The farmer will keep his / her identity card with a photo voter card, Aadhar card or driving license.