GulfHindi English Desk: The central government has announced that tomatoes will be sold at subsidized rates in Delhi-NCR to provide relief to people affected by the increasing prices. The retail price of tomatoes is currently between INR 180 to 200 per kilogram. The Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food, and Public Distribution has directed retail shops to provide tomatoes to consumers at lower rates starting from Friday in the Delhi-NCR region. The National Agricultural Cooperative Marketing Federation (NAFED) and the National Cooperative Consumer Federation have been instructed to purchase tomatoes from wholesale markets in Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, and Maharashtra and distribute them through major consumer centers.
This decision aims to alleviate the burden on consumers who have been struggling with the high prices of tomatoes. By making tomatoes available at subsidized rates, the government hopes to make this essential ingredient more accessible to the general public. The initiative will be implemented through retail shops, ensuring that consumers can purchase tomatoes at affordable prices.
Tomatoes are a staple ingredient in Indian cuisine and are widely used in various recipes. The government’s efforts to address the rising prices of tomatoes will provide much-needed relief to households and help maintain food affordability.
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👉The central government has decided to sell tomatoes at subsidized rates in Delhi-NCR to provide relief to the people distressed by the rising prices of tomatoes.
👉The retail price of tomatoes is between INR 180 to 200 per kilogram.
👉The Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food, and Public Distribution has issued a statement stating that tomatoes will be provided to consumers at lower rates via retail shops from Friday in the Delhi-NCR region.
👉The National Agricultural Cooperative Marketing Federation (NAFED) and the National Cooperative Consumer Federation have been directed to purchase tomatoes from the wholesale markets of Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, and Maharashtra and distribute them through major consumer centers.
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