With an aim to promote Parag brand of water Chief Secretary Alok Ranjan has issued a directive asking all the government agencies to use bottled water from this state run co-oprative during functions.
“The Pradeshik Co-operative Dairy Federation is providing bottled drinking water under Parag brand name. All the government agencies, including federations and educational institutions are advised to use this Parag bottled water during functions,” Ranjan said in a statement issued here on Thursady.The directive has been sent to all the Divisional Commissioners, District Magistrates, Heads of Different state-run departments and educational institutions.
Ranjan said that bottled water from other brands are used in government functions. This watare cost Rs 18 per bottle while Parag brand of water would be available at Rs 13 per bottle.“This gesture of the government agencies will not only help Co-operative Dairy Federation but also provide pure water to the people,” he said. The Parag water would be available in 250 ml, 500 ml, 1 litre and 2 litre capacity. M/S Alert Indutries, Barabanki has been given the task to bottle this Parag brand water and provide the same at a cost of Rs 13 per litre.