
Abattoir in disuse
The Hindu
The modern abattoir, established adjacent to Gandhi Market about five years ago, lies in disuse.Tiruchi was among the few local bodies in the State to establish a modern abattoir. A sum of ₹ 3.57 cror
The modern abattoir, established adjacent to Gandhi Market about five years ago, lies in disuse.
Tiruchi was among the few local bodies in the State to establish a modern abattoir. A sum of ₹ 3.57 crore was spent on establishing the facility. While the Ministry of Food Processing contributed 47% of the total cost, the State government contributed 28%. The Tiruchi Corporation contributed the remaining 28%.
It was aimed at ending the practice of slaughtering goats and sheep for meat in open places. The officials had claimed that it would ensure the meat traders follow the guidelines of the Code of Hygienic Practices for Fresh Meat prescribed the World Health Organisation (WHO).