Telangana State Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Commission chairman M. Kodanda Reddy made a surprise inspection of Gudimalkapur market on Sunday, expressing strong displeasure over its poor upkeep and lack of basic amenities.
During his visit to the vegetable and flower sections, Mr. Reddy noted glaring negligence by officials and described the market’s condition as highly unsatisfactory. Farmers and buyers highlighted several issues, including leaking drainage, collapsed boundary walls, unhygienic toilets, and the absence of parking facilities.
The Chairman was shocked to find that the market secretary, officials and staff were missing during his inspection. The state of agricultural markets in Hyderabad is alarming, he said, recalling similar problems during his earlier visit to Bowenpally market.
Mr. Reddy lamented that the agriculture and marketing departments have weakened over the past decade, leaving farmers in distress while traders, commission agents and officials thrive. He also flagged concerns about the practice of issuing licenses for vacant spaces in markets, which has come to the commission’s notice.
