BOMDILA : A meeting of the Market Monitoring Committee (MMC)-cum-Rate Advisory Board (RAB) was held at the Deputy Commissioner’s Conference Hall here on Tuesday under the chairmanship of Bomdila Additional Deputy Commissioner Ashok Tajo.
Addressing the meeting, the Additional Deputy Commissioner highlighted the challenges faced by consumers due to fluctuations in the prices of essential commodities and stressed the need for a balanced pricing mechanism that safeguards the interests of both consumers and traders. He urged stakeholders to take into account prevailing wholesale market rates, particularly those in Tezpur, while finalising rates for Bomdila township.
Earlier, District Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs Officer-cum-Member Secretary of the MMC-RAB Atan Ering welcomed the participants and briefed them on the objectives of the meeting. He also presented a comparative analysis of prevailing commodity prices in Bomdila and Tezpur through a PowerPoint presentation.
During the deliberations, representatives of grocery retailers, meat and fish dealers, vegetable vendors and other stakeholders placed their views and concerns before the committee. Members discussed measures to ensure fair pricing while protecting the interests of producers, traders and consumers.
Following a detailed review of market prices, the committee finalised and approved revised rates for various commodities in Bomdila township.
The committee also resolved that the sale of meat, fish and other commodities outside designated market areas would not be permitted. Stakeholders were advised to report violations to the Trade Development Officer for necessary action.
In addition, all shopkeepers and vendors were directed to prominently display approved commodity rates. The committee warned that strict action would be taken against defaulters. Vendors were also instructed to maintain cleanliness in and around their establishments in accordance with the Solid Waste Management Rules.
Among those present were Trade Development Officer Mekory Dodum, Assistant Controller of Legal Metrology Kesang Tashi, Agriculture Development Officer Urgen Norbu Komu, Horticulture Development Officer Shiyam Gopal, Bomdila Bazar Committee Secretary Lobsang Jamba, representatives of market associations, vendors and other stakeholders. (DIPR)
