Odisha Shifts Potato Procurement to UP Amid West Bengal Supply Issues
The Odisha government has initiated the procurement of potatoes from Uttar Pradesh to reduce its reliance on West Bengal, following supply disruptions. Food Supplies Minister KC Patra stated that this move is to mitigate the impact of 'erratic supply' from West Bengal and address the potato price surge in the state.
Devdiscourse News Desk | Bhubaneswar | Updated: 02-08-2024 00:15 IST | Created: 02-08-2024 00:15 IST
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The Odisha government has begun procuring potatoes from Uttar Pradesh to mitigate dependency on West Bengal due to erratic supply issues.
Food Supplies and Consumer Welfare Minister KC Patra confirmed the first consignment had arrived, with more expected to follow. The move aims to address the potato crisis and price surge in Odisha.
Patra also indicated plans to phase out procurement from West Bengal due to alleged extortion by local police and TMC goons at the border. The decision follows critical remarks in the assembly about the Odisha government's previous failures in ensuring adequate potato supply.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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