Union Minister Pralhad Joshi reviews sugar prices and supply, calls for close market monitoring
Union Minister Pralhad Joshi reviewed sugar prices, market trends and supply availability, directing officials to strengthen market surveillance and ensure adequate supplies. He also assessed essential commodity prices, buffer stocks and supply chains, instructing timely releases under the Price Stabilization Fund to maintain retail price stability.
Union Food and Consumer Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi has reviewed prevailing sugar prices, market trends and supply availability, directing officials to maintain close market surveillance and take timely measures to ensure adequate supplies and price stability. The minister shared details of the review in posts on X late Thursday, without announcing any fresh policy measures.
Joshi chaired a meeting with senior officials of the Food Department to assess the domestic sugar market and examine the supply and availability situation. He emphasised the need for continuous market monitoring to maintain price stability and ensure sufficient sugar supplies for consumers.
In a separate meeting with the Secretary and senior officials of the Department of Consumer Affairs, Joshi reviewed the availability and prices of essential commodities across the country.
The minister also examined current stock positions and supply chain preparedness to ensure adequate buffer stocks. He directed officials to maintain strict market vigilance, ensure the timely release of buffer stocks under the Price Stabilization Fund and take steps to keep retail prices stable for consumers.
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Source : ChiniMandi
