In an effort to bring down the high price of tomatoes, the central government has directed government cooperatives to sell tomatoes at cheaper rates. In cooperatives like NCCF and Nafed, earlier tomatoes were sold at Rs 90 per kg and now it has been further reduced by Rs 10, after which they are being sold at Rs 80 per kg.
In which states did tomatoes become cheaper?
Tomatoes are being sold especially in Delhi, Uttar Pradesh and Patna at cheap rates, giving some relief to the poor from the increased prices. According to government sources, seeing the prices of tomatoes being out of reach of the people, the central government swung into action and steps were taken to bring down the wholesale prices of tomatoes. The effect of trying to reduce the price of tomato is being seen mainly in Delhi, Uttar Pradesh and Bihar and now the price of the vegetable has gone up to Rs 10 per kg. 80 per kg.
What does the government say on the rising price of tomatoes?
The Consumer Affairs Minister says that “it is because of the government’s action that the public has got relief from expensive tomatoes, after which the prices of tomatoes have become cheaper by Rs 35-40”. Where till July 15, the price of tomato is Rs 90 per kg. Whereas on the next day i.e. Sunday, July 16, this price decreased to Rs.80 per kg. Earlier, tomato was being sold at Rs 130-150 per kg. However, the increase in prices has brought some relief to the people. In some other states too, tomato prices seem to be coming down and will go down further in the future.”
People are worried about the rising price of tomatoes
The rising prices of tomatoes in the country have troubled the people and in some places the price of this important kitchen item has reached Rs 160-180 per kg. However, due to this, the government decided to take action and made efforts to provide tomatoes to government cooperatives NCCF and NAFED at a cheaper rate. Due to which it was decided to increase the purchase of tomatoes mainly from Maharashtra and Karnataka and the new income of tomatoes was passed on to the people through government agencies.
