India has initiated tomato imports from Nepal by lifting import restrictions: Nirmala Sitharaman

The National Cooperative Consumers' Federation of India Limited will conduct the sale of tomatoes in Delhi-NCR at a subsidized rate this weekend, she said, adding that tomatoes are being procured from Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, and Karnataka, for distribution through cooperative societies like NCCF and NAFED.

 “NCCF is planning a mega-sale of tomatoes in Delhi-NCR at a subsidised rate of ₹70/kg this weekend and covering all nooks and corners of Delhi,”

HIGHLIGHTS

-          India has initiated tomato imports from Nepal by lifting import restrictions

-          First lot of imports are likely to reach by Friday in Varanasi, Lucknow and Kanpur.

-          Tomato prices witnessed a sudden jump last week

-          Price surge amid supply disruptions caused due to heavy rainfall in key producing regions