September 12th 2023.
Ratlam: The farmers of Ratlam are facing a major crisis due to the sharp decline in prices of green chillies. In the past five days, prices have dropped from Rs 20 to Rs 5 per kg, with an abundant supply leading traders to discard their stocks. This unprecedented drop has put the farmers in villages like Khawasa, Petlawad and Sarangi in dire straits.
The root cause of this crisis is the bumper production of chilli crops in these villages. With traders unable to recover transportation costs, they have been forced to discard their unsold stocks, leading to an even greater surplus in the market. On Tuesday, 15 trolleys of purchased chillies met the same fate. Mohammad Rafat, a market trader, stated, “It’s a tough situation. We are unable to cover our costs for shipping to other markets, let alone make a profit.”
The repercussions of plummeting prices have had a major impact on Ratlam’s agricultural community. The economic hardship caused by this crisis reinforces the need for urgent intervention and support.
As weather changes, hospitals in Burhanpur are witnessing a surge in viral fever cases. The number of patients has doubled from last week, with many suffering from high fever and body ache. Doctors are urging people to take preventive measures such as wearing masks and washing their hands regularly to avoid the risk of infection.
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