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New Delhi: Despite the government's best efforts, the increase in the price of gram is not being controlled. The central government had imposed storage limits in June to control the prices of gram. But even after this, instead of falling, the prices of gram are increasing rapidly and are heading towards Rs 8,000 per quintal.
In a week, the wholesale price of gram in Delhi has increased by Rs. 300 and in Akola Mandi of Maharashtra it has increased by Rs. 250 to Rs. 7,500-7,600 and Rs. 7,400-7,425 per quintal. In a month, the wholesale price of gram has increased by Rs. 600 to Rs. 700 per quintal and in a year it has increased by Rs. 1,800 to Rs. 2,000 per quintal.
The steps taken by the government also do not seem to have any effect on the increase in the price of gram. To control the rising prices of gram, the central government had imposed a storage limit on June 21. But after the implementation of this limit, instead of decreasing, the price of gram has increased by Rs 500 per quintal.
According to a report by the India Pulses and Grains Association (IPGA), the prices of gram have increased due to strong demand for gram flour during the festive season. Stockists expect further increase in the prices of gram. Therefore, they may further reduce the sale of gram. Apart from this, due to increase in the price of gram in Australia and Tanzania, its price has increased in the domestic market.
This year the production of gram has decreased. Due to which the price of gram is continuously increasing.
