Supplyco Onam fair begins in Alappuzha
The Hindu
Kerala government intervenes to control prices during Onam; fair in Alappuzha offers variety at reasonable rates.
The Kerala government is making strong market interventions to check price rise of essential commodities during the Onam festive season, Agriculture Minister P. Prasad has said.
Inaugurating the district-level Supplyco Onam fair in Alappuzha on Friday, Mr. Prasad said that Kerala was making strides in various fields.
Onam fair being held at Punnapra Vayalar Smaraka Hall, near the District Court bridge, features a wide variety of goods at reasonable rates. The fair is held from 9.30 a.m to 8 p.m. It will go on till September 14.
H. Salam, MLA, presided. P.P. Chitharanjan, MLA; Alappuzha municipal chairperson K.K. Jayamma; municipal vice-chairman P.S.M. Hussain; and others attended the function.