July 27th 2024.
In a recent meeting in New Delhi, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi sat down with his West Bengal counterpart Mamata Banerjee to address the pressing issue of potato supply between their states. Majhi expressed his concerns about the crisis that has arisen due to the sudden stoppage of potato supply from West Bengal. Both leaders were in the national capital to attend the Governing Council meeting of the NITI Aayog.
Majhi explained that his state's supply minister has already verified the stock and reviewed the situation in order to find a solution to the temporary issue. The state government is taking necessary steps to control the rising prices of potatoes and to ensure that the supply problem is resolved as soon as possible.
During the meeting, Majhi also requested Banerjee to streamline the potato supply chain between their states. He emphasized the urgency of the matter and how it is affecting the people of Odisha, with restrictions on potato supply outside of Bengal leading to an artificial price rise. This issue has also caught the attention of BJD president and Leader of Opposition in Odisha Assembly, Naveen Patnaik, who had written to Banerjee earlier asking for her intervention.
Thankfully, Majhi shared that the potato transportation process has now become normal and that the state government has set a price cap of Rs 32 per kg for potatoes. This move was made in order to ensure that unscrupulous traders do not take advantage of the situation and demand higher prices. State Food Supplies and Consumer Welfare Minister Krushna Chandra Patra has also warned that strict action will be taken against any traders who are found to be exploiting the situation.
The sudden increase in potato prices has been a cause of concern for the state government, with prices shooting up to Rs 50 per kg. Minister Patra has assured that they are closely monitoring the situation and will ensure that potatoes are sold at the capped price of Rs 32 per kg. As the two Chief Ministers continue to work towards resolving the potato supply issue, the people of Odisha can rest assured that their government is taking necessary steps to address the problem.
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