Chhattisgarh government asks collectors to monitor onions prices

The collectors have been asked to meet wholesalers and retailers and assess the availability and demand of onions and ensure their sufficient supply

Published on: Oct 23, 2020, 16:05:49 IST

Hindustan Times, Raipur | By Ritesh Mishra

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To contain the rising prices of onions in the state, the Chhattisgarh government has directed all district collectors to monitor their availability and retail prices, officials said on Friday.

“An analysis of prices of essential commodities in districts by the state-level Price Monitoring Cell indicated that there has been a rise in onion prices and therefore the collectors have been told to contain the prices,” the state’s public relations department said in a press release. It added the collectors will also have to ensure that the wholesalers provide all details about the stocks of onions and prices on a daily basis.

The collectors have been asked to meet wholesalers and retailers and assess the availability and demand of onions and ensure their sufficient supply.

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Ritesh Mishra
Ritesh Mishra is the State Correspondent for Chhattisgarh with Hindustan Times. He reports on Maoism, internal security, politics, mining, governance, and major developments shaping the state. Based in Raipur, he has covered Chhattisgarh since 2016, reporting extensively from the Bastar region and other conflict-affected areas. With nearly two decades of experience in journalism, Ritesh has built a reputation for ground reporting from some of India's most challenging terrains. His coverage spans Left-Wing Extremism, counter-insurgency operations, elections, tribal affairs, environmental issues, infrastructure, mining, and socio-economic developments. He has reported on major security operations, policy initiatives, wildlife crime, and the changing dynamics of conflict and development in Central India. Before moving to Chhattisgarh, Ritesh spent eight years reporting from Madhya Pradesh, covering politics, administration, crime, development, and social issues. Throughout his career, he has reported on various forms of extremism in Central India, combining field reporting with in-depth analysis to produce accurate, balanced, and impactful journalism. Prior to joining Hindustan Times, Ritesh worked with The Pioneer and The Free Press Journal, where he covered a wide range of beats and honed his skills in political, investigative, and field reporting. His reporting is marked by exclusive stories, extensive fieldwork, and a commitment to factual, on-the-ground journalism that brings complex issues to a wider audience.Read More

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