A dedicated composting zone, powered by aerobic digesters, processes vegetable scraps, unsold produce, and biodegradable packaging. The resulting nutrient‑rich compost is sold back to the farmer community at a subsidized rate, closing the loop between production and consumption.
| Item | Details | |------|---------| | Location | Mandi Baha‑uddin, District Mandi Baha‑uddin, Punjab, Pakistan. The mandi sits on the National Highway N‑5 (GT‑Road), roughly 30 km south of the district capital and 200 km south of Lahore. | | Governing Body | Managed by the Punjab Food Authority (PFA) in collaboration with the Punjab Agricultural Marketing Board (PAMB) and the local Mandi Committee (comprised of elected farmer‑traders). | | Catchment Area | Serves a catchment of ~ 2 million acres of cultivated land in the districts of Mandi Baha‑uddin, Lodhran, Bahawalpur, and parts of Multan. | | Transport Connectivity | Direct rail link (Mandi Baha‑uddin Railway Station), a nearby Baha‑uddin‑Jhang bus terminal, and a 15‑km‑long service road connecting to the M-4 Motorway (opened 2022). | intip abg mandi updated
A new perforated canopy made of translucent polycarbonate panels provides shade while channeling natural light. Integrated rainwater gutters feed a sub‑surface irrigation reservoir that supplies water to the on‑site community garden, reducing the market’s municipal water draw by roughly 30 %. A dedicated composting zone, powered by aerobic digesters