Tamil Nadu Cooperation Minister V. Gandhiraj inspected various service units of the Triplicane Urban Cooperative Society at its Teynampet premises on Friday, and directed officials to improve service quality, increase sales and ensure efficient operations.
During the inspection, the Minister reviewed the vegetable warehouse supplying 342 Amma Canteens across Chennai’s 15 zones. He stressed maintaining the quality and correct weight of vegetables and encouraged direct procurement from farmers.
At the Farm Fresh Vegetable Outlets, he reviewed quality, prices and stock levels, directing officials to improve product display and ensure adequate procurement of fast-moving vegetables. He also called for measures to increase sales and make the cooperative pharmacy profitable by identifying high-demand medicines.
Reviewing the Kamadhenu Marriage Hall, he suggested renovating its stage, lighting, painting and air-conditioning facilities, besides refurbishing the basement for rental purposes.
At the self-service supermarket, he stressed stocking quality branded products, displaying prices and maintaining samples for quality checks. He also reviewed facilities at the Cooperative Management Training Institute.
The Minister additionally inspected a fair price shop, directing officials to ensure proper weights, uninterrupted palm oil supply and voluntary distribution of wheat and unrestricted commodities.
