Bhubaneswar/Cuttack: The rasagolla price hike in Odisha shall be applicable from today that is May 23, 2023 said reports. The consumers and sweet lovers were seen to be distressed with the price hike.
The price hike of rasagolla in Odisha has been effected by the Pahala Sweet Traders Association (Bhubaneswar Cuttack Highway) said reports on Tuesday. The shops in Pahala have been reopened today after a gap of two days. It is worth mentioning that, the Pahala Sweet Traders Association had decided on closing their shops due to the price hike of chenna (paneer).
According to the available reports, the new prices which shall be effective from today are as follows:
Rs. 5 per piece of sweets are going to cost Rs. 6.
Rs. 10 sweets are now going to be available for Rs. 12.
Rs. 20 sweets are now going to be sold for Rs. 25.
The popular local delicacies that is Rasagolla, Chennapoda and Chenna gaja will be available at the new rates from today.
The price hike is sure to affect the common man and burn a hole in their pockets. The burdens of the middle class families seem to have increased considerably due to the price hike of these popular sweets.
Similarly, the price of Chena gaja has been hiked to Rs. 220 per kilogram. The price of 1 kg of Chennapoda has been increased to Rs. 280. It is worth mentioning that, there are about 70 sweets shops in the entire Pahala sweets bazaar.
