Commodity Transport Studies Salt Planning Commission

Abstract

Salt, chemically known as sodium chloride, is an inorganic substance which is found in varying concentrations in all animal and vegetable life and is widely distributed over the earth Salta necessity of life. It gives an agreeable flavour and improves the taste of food. It is no less essential for cattle and sheep, cattle-licks are an ancient institution in India. Salt is also very valuable for agriculture and it has germicidal properties as well.