Damodar Bhandari, Minister for Industry, Commerce, and Supplies, has called on the Salt Trading Corporation (STC) to play a proactive role in stabilising the market and ensuring the steady supply of essential goods. 

Speaking at STC’s 62nd anniversary celebration on Thursday (September 12), the minister emphasised the need for active market intervention to address shortages and price volatility.

Minister Bhandari said that STC must become a trustworthy company for both the public and the government by preventing shortages and stabilising prices. "Salt Trading needs to actively intervene in the market to prevent artificial shortages and control unnatural price increases," he said.

Bhandari also urged STC to use modern technology to improve its services and operations.