Minister Shankar Ghosh visits Siliguri Regulated Market, directs officials to resolve issues promptly

Traders have long been facing problems including poor drainage, illegal encroachments, indiscriminate parking and traffic congestion within the market premises. In view of these complaints, Shankar Ghosh inspected the area along with concerned officials, market authorities and representatives of the trading community.

Following the inspection, the minister directed the market secretary to take immediate steps to address the issues. He stressed the need for a planned approach to resolve each problem in a phased manner.

Shankar Ghosh also warned that administrative action would be taken if there was negligence in addressing the issues and said action could be initiated against the secretary if required.

Several traders also took the opportunity to highlight their day-to-day difficulties before the minister, who assured them that efforts would be made to resolve the problems at the earliest.