Modernisation of Koyambedu market around the corner
The New Indian Express Chennai|October 12, 2021
TWENTY-FIVE years after being inaugurated in 1996, the Koyambedu Wholesale Market Complex (KWMC) in the city is all set for a revamp. Considered to be one of Asia’s largest perishable commodities wholesale market, plans are afoot to use the latest technical know-how to ensure effective solid waste management and proper regulation of market.
C SHIVA KUMAR
Modernisation of Koyambedu market around the corner

CMDA member secretary, Anshul Mishra, told TNIE a consultant is being hired to work out a comprehensive plan to modernise and revamp the market, which also includes setting up a separate block for organic products in the premises. it is learnt that for the sale of organic products in the market, CMDA has earmarked 50,000 square feet of land following the Budgetary announcement in this regard.

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