August 11th 2024.
The government of Odisha has taken a step towards helping its citizens during this potato crisis. In an effort to provide affordable potatoes to the people, the government has introduced a new scheme where 3 kg of potatoes will be sold for only Rs 100 at retail shops under the public distribution system. This move was announced by Food Supply and Consumer Welfare Minister KC Patra on Sunday. He also mentioned that the potatoes have been sourced from different places in the state through NAFED.
The retail shops managed by the government have already started selling potatoes at the mentioned price. Minister Patra expressed his hope that this initiative will encourage traders to also sell potatoes at a reasonable price. He assured that the government is working towards ensuring a steady supply of potatoes by directly sourcing them from Uttar Pradesh. In fact, he has already had discussions with the Railways minister about this.
The potato crisis in Odisha was caused by the halt in transportation from West Bengal and the reluctance of traders to purchase from Uttar Pradesh. However, with the government taking matters into their own hands, things are looking up. Chief Civil Supplies Officer Sanjib Kumar Sahu shared that two trucks of potatoes were distributed among more than 50 PDS dealers on Saturday. More trucks carrying potatoes are expected to arrive on Sunday and will be distributed among other PDS dealers.
The best part about this scheme is that anyone can visit these retail shops and purchase 3 kg of potatoes for only Rs 100. This will provide much-needed relief to the people of Odisha during these trying times. It is heartening to see the government taking proactive steps to address the potato crisis and ensuring the well-being of its citizens. Let's hope that this initiative leads to a positive change and helps in stabilizing the potato market in the state.
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