Kolkata residents are grappling with hovering vegetable costs, notably for potatoes and onions. Regardless of authorities intervention, costs stay excessive, inflicting vital monetary pressure on households.
A latest shock inspection by a state job drive, led by Ravindra Koley, revealed vital value disparities between wholesale and retail markets in areas like Maniktala, Bagmari, and Gurudas Market. Onions have been discovered to be promoting at Rs 70-75 per kg, whereas potatoes have been priced at Rs 32-35 per kg.
An official mentioned Koley Market close to Sealdah station has not too long ago acquired new onions at Rs 1,600 per bag. Earlier, the identical baggage value the distributors Rs 2,700.
The duty drive additionally noticed value variations throughout markets in Kolkata. Sources revealed that Koley Market is providing onions at Rs 50-55 per kg whereas North Kolkata’s Baranagar Market are recording costs as excessive as Rs 75-80 per kg.
Koley expressed hope for a value decline within the coming weeks, and mentioned, “By November 30, 5 lakh metric tonne of potatoes might be launched from the chilly storages. Inside seven days, the costs of greens will come down with provide of native crops out there.” He additionally urged businessmen to expedite the method to alleviate the worth strain.
The excessive value of onions is attributed to elements like provide chain disruptions and up to date heavy rainfall in onion-producing areas like Nasik in Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh.
In the meantime, homemakers like Sapna Jhajharia are annoyed by the exorbitant costs. “Cauliflower, often inexpensive in winter, is now promoting for Rs 40 per piece,” she mentioned.
