Summary:
Kolkata: In its effort to aid local traders set up their stalls throughout the year without any inconvenience, the North Bengal Development department has decided to construct permanent sheds at weekly markets, commonly known as 'khola haat', at Dooars. The economy of the area heavily depends on these weekly markets as the livelihood of hundreds of local people mainly women depend on the same. They manufacture all sorts of handicraft goods in their house and sets up stalls at the 'khola haats'. So the decision has been taken to construct permanent sheds at all the 'khola haats' in Dooars," said an official of the state government. To start with, the North Bengal development department will identify 25 'khola haats' where the permanent sheds will be constructed..