At a time when tomato price are surging in Delhi's retail market, Delhi Food and Civil Supplies Minister Imran Hussain has reviewed the situation and ensure adequate supply of tomato from Himachal Pradesh.
After an interaction with officers of Agricultural Produce Marketing Committee (APMC) and Mother Dairy, the ministers said that retail prices of tomatoes have started showing downward trend.
Hussain directed the various agencies to take effective action against any hoarding activity. "Supplies from southern states have also commenced and tomato supplies from Nasik, Maharashtra are expected to start from mid-August, 2019," Delhi government said in a statement.
The Minister was informed that these supplies will further help in reduction in retail prices of tomatoes in Delhi.
During the interaction the retail prices of onions and pulses were also reviewed.
The agencies informed that retail prices of these commodities are under check and no abnormal rise in their retail prices is expected in the near future,"
The Minister directed Commissioner, Food and Civil Supplies to convene weekly meetings with stakeholder departments and agencies to ensure that prices of tomatoes, onions, pulses and other commodities are stable and under control.