Daijiworld Media Network - Mangaluru (MS)

Mangaluru, Jul 21: "The Detailed Project Report (DPR) process with respect to the modernization of the city central market under the 'Smart City Scheme’ is going to be completed soon. Temporary arrangement will be done under the leadership of the deputy commissioner (DC) for the existing people who are carrying out their business in the present building and further action will be taken to build a new one," said minister U T Khader.

Khader gave this information in the meeting that was held in connection with the renovation of the Central Market under the Smart City project on Friday, July 20 at the office of the DC.

Central Market - File photo

Giving insight into the project, Khader said, "Instead of developing the Central Market in line with Singapore or Hong Kong, emphasis will be laid to build a modernized market taking into consideration the weather conditions of Mangaluru so that the traders, carrying out their business in the building, do not face any major issues. Only after making alternative arrangements for the traders of the existing market, either within the city or on the outskirts, a further step will be taken."

Sasikanth Senthil, DC, Bhaskar K, mayor of MCC, Shashidhar Hegde, chief whip, MCC and leaders of the existing market were present.