Canada Grains Council 1999 Statistical Handbook Of Tamilnadu

. The storage of goods, therefore, from the time of production to the time of consumption, ensures a continuous flow of goods in the market. Storage protects the quality of perishable and semi-perishable products from deterioration;. Some of the goods e.g., woolen garments, have a seasonal demand. To cope with this demand, production on a continuous basis and storage become necessary;. It helps in the stabilization of prices by adjusting demand and supply;. Storage is necessary for some period for performance of other marketing functions.

1. Canada Grains Council 1999 Statistical Handbook Of Tamil Nadu 2017
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Canada Grains Council 1999 Statistical Handbook Of Tamil Nadu 2017

Storage provides employment and income through price advantages.TypesUnderground Storage StructuresUnderground storage structures are dugout structures similar to a well with sides plastered with cowdung. They may also be lined with stones or sand and cement. They may be circular or rectangular in shape. The capacity varies with the size of the structure.Advantages. Acts: - The warehouses (CWC and SWCs) work under the respective Warehousing Acts passed by the Central or State Govt.

Eligibility: - Any person may store notified commodities in a warehouse on agreeing to pay the specified charges. Warehouse Receipt (Warrant): - This is receipt/warrant issued by the warehouse manager/owner to the person storing his produce with them. This receipt mentions the name and location of the warehouse, the date of issue, a description of the commodities, including the grade, weight and approximate value of the produce based on the present prices.

Use of Chemicals: - The produce accepted at the warehouse is preserved scientifically and protected against rodents, insects and pests and other infestations. Periodical dusting and fumigation are done at the cost of the warehouse in order to preserve the goods. Financing - The warehouse receipt serves as a collateral security for the purpose of getting credit.

Delivery of produce: - The warehouse receipt has to be surrendered to the warehouse owner before the withdrawal of the goods. The holder may take delivery of a part of the total produce stored after paying the storage charges.Types of warehouse1.

On the basis of Ownership. Private warehouses: These are owned by individuals, large business houses or wholesalers for the storage of their own stocks. They also store the products of others. Public warehouses: These are the warehouses, which are owned by the govt. And are meant for the storage of goods.

Bonded warehouses: These warehouses are specially constructed at a seaport or an airport and accept imported goods for storage till the payment of customs by the importer of goods. These warehouses are licensed by the govt. For this purpose. The goods stored in this warehouse are bonded goods.

Canada Grains Council 1999 Statistical Handbook Of Tamil Nadu Government

To acquire and build godowns and warehouses at suitable places in India. To run warehouses for the storage of agricultural produce, seeds, fertilizers and notified commodities for individuals, co-operatives and other institutions,. To act as an agent of the govt.