New Delhi: The National Cooperative Consumer Federation, NCCF has announced the sale of tomatoes at a subsidized price of Rs 90 per kg in various locations across the country. NCCF and Nafed have ensured that tomatoes are sold through vans.
Rohit Kumar Singh, Secretary, Department of Consumer Affairs, tweeted, “Saturday, July 15, discounted sale of tomatoes at these locations in Delhi.” The locations in Noida are being finalised. From (July 15), the sale will start at 11 am with 15 mobile vans in Lucknow and Kanpur.
Discounted sale of tomatoes at these places in Delhi tomorrow. The locations in Noida are being finalised. From tomorrow, the sale will start at 11 am with 15 mobile vans in Lucknow and Kanpur. @PMOIndia @piyushgoyal @PIB_India @PIBHindi @jagograhakjago @myogioffice pic.twitter.com/SOKYeg38TL
— Rohit Kumar Singh (@rohitksingh) 14 July 2023
location included
Delhi-NCR: Faridabad, Gurugram, Ring Road, Greater Kailash Part 1, Shahin Bagh, South Avenue, North Avenue, Dwarka, Mehrauli, Hauz Khas, Mayapuri, Pitampura, Rohini Sector 20, Mayur Vihar, Patparganj, Timarpur, Trilok Puri, Shalimar Bagh, and To install Nangloi.
Lucknow: Bhootnath Market, Dandaiya Market, Opposite Naveen Mandi Sthal, Sitapur Road, Jawahar Bhawan, Terhipulia, Gole Market, Chowk, Vibhuti Kand, Gomti Nagar, Kaiser Bagh, Rajajipuram and Munsi Pulia.
As per the report of the Department of Consumer Affairs, the prices of tomatoes have increased to an alarming level across the country. The average price of tomato across the country is ₹117 per kg. In various cities, the prices are as follows: ₹178/kg in Delhi, ₹150/kg in Mumbai, ₹132/kg in Chennai, and ₹100/kg in Ranchi.
Several factors may be responsible for the volatility in tomato prices. Traditionally, the period from December to February is the peak season for tomato harvesting. However, tomato production is less during July-August and October-November. This year, the impact has been particularly severe, resulting in shortages and subsequent increases in prices.
While tomatoes are grown all over India, the southern and western regions are the primary contributors to the domestic production, accounting for about 56%-58% of the total production. These regions supply tomatoes to other markets depending on the production season. Unfortunately, the monsoon season in July coincides with lower production, leading to supply chain disruptions and increased transit losses, further pushing up prices.