India

Central Government Announces Measure To Control Tomato Price Hike

The central government today announced measures to control the price of the tomatoes as vegetable rates in the nation increase every day and have been above the 100-rupee mark for several weeks.

The National Agricultural Cooperative Marketing Federation and National Cooperative Consumers Federation have been requested by the Department of Consumer Affairs to purchase tomatoes from Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, and Maharashtra and distribute them in areas where tomato prices have increased the most.

According to a government announcement, the discounted fresh stock will be accessible to customers in Delhi-NCR by Friday.

“The production seasons are also different across regions. The peak harvesting season occurs from December to February. The periods during July-August and October-November are generally the lean production months for tomato,” the statement said.

Explaining the price hike during this period, the statement added, “July coinciding with monsoon season, adds to further challenges related to distribution and increased transit losses adding to price rise. The cycle of planting and harvesting seasons and variation across regions are primarily responsible for price seasonality in Tomato. Apart from the normal price seasonality, temporary supply chain disruptions and crop damage due to adverse weather conditions etc. often lead to sudden spikes in prices.”

The government said that the price will soon decrease as fresh arrivals are expected to arrive from Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh.

Also Read: Ukraine Claims 11 Russian Drones Shot Down During Second Night Of Attacks

Shivanshi Srivastava

Recent Posts

Mumbai’s Street MBA: How A Bag Hustle Became A ₹8 Lakh Business

A Mumbai auto driver earns up to ₹8 lakh per month by offering a simple…

1 hour ago

Five Districts In Manipur Face Internet Shutdown Following Unrest

Manipur suspended internet in five districts for five days after protests over arrest of a…

2 hours ago

Shashi Tharoor Criticises Pakistan: “In Pakistan You Get Rewarded For Promoting Terrorism”

Shashi Tharoor condemns Pakistan’s treatment of Dr Shakil Afridi, who helped the US locate Osama…

2 hours ago

How To Read Food Labels & Make Smarter Grocery Choices

Reading food labels helps you make informed, healthier choices by understanding nutrition facts & picking…

3 hours ago

JP Nadda Slams Rahul Gandhi’s ‘Match-Fixing’ Claims As ‘Desperation Of Losing’ Polls

Rahul Gandhi's opinion piece appeared in a national daily and sparked political uproar. Opposition parties…

15 hours ago

Poverty In India Reduced Via Tangible Boost In Household Living Standards, Incomes

In 2022–23, poverty under the revised $3.00 line stood at just 5.25 per cent in…

15 hours ago