The construction of turmeric storage godown for the Regulated Marketing Committee is nearing completion at Karumandichellipalayam in Perundurai, the Agriculture Minister, Mr K A Sengottiyan, said on Saturday.

Only turmeric storage would be done at the new place and turmeric sale would be conducted at Erode as usual, he said.

Fertilisers and pesticides would be distributed to farmers without any shortage , he added.

District Collector, Mr C. Kamaraj, and other Agricultural Department officials were present.

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