By Our Correspondent
BHUBANESWAR: A model Vending Zone for Women at Dumuduma in Bhubaneswar was on Wednesday inaugurated by Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik. Among others, Urban Development Minister Usha Devi, Minister Ashok Panda, Mayor Sulochana Das and corporators were present in the opening ceremony.
There are 42 shops in this vending zone. The environment of this zone has been given a sophisticated look which includes good lighting, provision of drinking water and toilet facilities.
Of the total 41 shops at the model vending zone, 30 shops have been allotted to women self-help groups (SHGs), three to Odisha Rural Development and Marketing Society (ORMAS) and one to the members of a Divyang SHG. The remaining shops will be soon allotted to eligible parties.
The inauguration ceremony was organised by the Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC).
