BSCIC to ensure uninterrupted supply of salt during Eid-ul-Azha

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DHAKA, July 20, 2020 (BSS) – Bangladesh Small and Cottage Industries Corporation (BSCIC) has taken initiative to ensure uninterrupted supply of salt at dealer, wholesaler and retailer level for proper preservation and processing of sacrificial animal skins during the upcoming Eid-ul-Azha.

As per the directive of the Industries Ministry, BSCIC has already issued official instructions to the salt mill owners to continue the supply at the dealer, wholesaler and retailer level by processing the salt round the clock, according to an Industry Ministry press release issued today.

Besides, the district offices of BSCIC have been directed to ensure adequate salt stock at the dealer or wholesaler level in different districts.

As per the instructions of BSCIC headquarters, the district offices are finalizing the list of district and upazila based dealers and wholesalers in collaboration with the concerned district administrations.

At present, the total stock of edible and industrial salt in the country is 12.73 lakh metric tons.

During the upcoming Eid-ul-Azha, the total demand for salt in the country is more or less one lakh metric tons. With the current stockpile, it will be possible to meet the demand for salt for the next 6 to 7 months, including Eid-ul-Azha.