Mysore/Mysuru, April 27 -- In a bid to expand its business and consumer outreach, the District HOPCOMS (Horticultural Produce Co-operative Marketing Society) has planned to establish 30 more outlets in city and district.

Currently, the HOPCOMS has 30 outlets in the city, out of which 16 have been temporarily shut down on account of staff shortage. Now, the HOPCOMS, taking note of rising public demand for its quality Horticultural products, mainly fruits and vegetables, plans to set up 30 more outlets across the city, by recruiting staff on contract basis.

HOPCOMS, which directly procures fresh fruits and vegetables from farmers on a daily basis, is currently selling 7-8 tons of Horticultural produce on an average per day, with a total t...