Tomato price crossed Rs 200, know how the rate will be reduced

There is tamarind, there is raw mango, then why are you worried about the prices of tomatoes?

how will the price be reduced

The government had launched Operation Greens in 2018-19 to repair the value chain of tomato, onion and potato. Its objective was to provide fair prices to the farmers for tomatoes, onions and potatoes, reduce losses and curb price fluctuations. It has been four years since the scheme was launched but the price of these vegetables continues to fluctuate. The retail price of tomato in May 2022 was higher by 135.6% on an annual basis while in June 2022 it was higher by 158.6%. Tomatoes accounted for the highest share of CPI inflation in July 2022.

According to Roy and Gulati, the government can curb the price of tomatoes by taking some steps. At least 10 percent tomato puree should be made so that people can use it when the price of tomatoes increases. This will also help the farmers. GST on puree should be reduced from 12% to 5%. Along with this, direct marketing, contract farming and private market should be promoted so that the role of middlemen can be minimised. This will reduce the cost for the consumer as well. This will increase competition, improve the infrastructure of mandis and reduce damage to crops. Along with this, polyhouses should be promoted in tomato cultivation in the country. This will help in reducing the retail price of tomato in the country.