Punjab Minister for Minorities and Human Rights Khalil Tahir Sindhu has said that Punjab govt was providing economic relief to the consumers through holding of Ramazan Bazaars under the vision of CM Punjab Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif. He was inspecting Ramazan Bazaars established at different areas of the city. Deputy Commissioner Salman Ghani was also accompanied with him.
The Minister visited Ramazan Bazaar Riaz Shahid Chowk Islamnagar and Ramazan Bazaar Faizan-e-Madina Chowk Madina Town. He took a detailed round in these Bazaars and checked the quality and prices of fruit, vegetables and other grocery items. He also inspected the counters of cheap sugar and flour and observed the sale process. He directed that the transparent sale of subsidized items should be ensured on proper record of sale be kept in order. The Minister also checked the stalls of meat & poultry. He interacted with the consumers and asked from them about the benefits and arrangements of the Ramzan Bazars. He said that consumers' confidence was a success of these bazaars. He said that CM Punjab had given more than Rs 9 billion Ramazan Package and its benefits were being provided through the regular monitoring by the administrative and govt machinery. He expressed his satisfaction over the arrangements of Ramazan Bazaars and directed that best arrangements should be maintained throughout month.
Deputy Commissioner Salman Ghani briefed the Minister and said that 19 Ramazan Bazaars had been set up in the district and comprehensive mechanism was being followed for the supply of essential commodities. He informed that fair price shops and Utility Stores Corporation Counters were also part of these bazaars and considerable subsidy was being provided on different items on these stalls. He said that daily review meeting was also being held at the evening to review the performance of Ramazan bazaars in the district for the rectification of any flaw and weakness.