Expressing resentment over the hike in rice prices despite high yields of paddy, the parliamentary standing committee on agriculture ministry yesterday asked senior officials of the agriculture ministry to identify and take action against those responsible.
At the current rate, some people may soon be unable to afford food
Government must find a way to reduce prices and suffering
Hoarding by small traders as well as large business groups has been causing rice prices to soar, giving low-income people a hard time.
Expressing resentment over the hike in rice prices despite high yields of paddy, the parliamentary standing committee on agriculture ministry yesterday asked senior officials of the agriculture ministry to identify and take action against those responsible.
At the current rate, some people may soon be unable to afford food
Government must find a way to reduce prices and suffering
Hoarding by small traders as well as large business groups has been causing rice prices to soar, giving low-income people a hard time.