Central Government to Sell Potatoes at 35 Rupees per Kilogram in Delhi The Indian government has announced a major initiative to stabilize potato prices across the country by launching a subsidized sale of potatoes in Delhi at 35 rupees per kilogram. This decision comes amid rising inflation and concerns over the sharp increase in potato prices in several cities, where retail rates have surged to between 55 and 60 rupees per kilogram. The move is intended to alleviate the financial burden on consumers and ensure affordability during the ongoing summer season. The government has prepared a buffer stock of 1.21 lakh tons of potatoes, which will be distributed through three key agencies: the National Cooperative Development Federation (NCF), the National Cooperative Marketing Federation (NCMF), and the Central Warehousing Corporation (CWC). The first phase of the distribution will begin in Delhi on 26 August 2026, with the government’s food and civil supplies minister, Prahalad Joshi, overseeing the initial sales. The NCF, which holds 62,000 tons of the buffer stock, will distribute potatoes through 100 central warehouses and 300 outlets of the Mother Dairy. Additionally, mobile vans will be deployed to reach remote areas, starting with 15 vans, which will be increased to 40 by the following week. The agency is also collaborating with the Mother Dairy to expand distribution networks. A special rail service, named "Kanda Express," has been arranged to transport potatoes from Nasik in Maharashtra to Delhi, with an expected delivery of 400 tons by 26 August. This service will ensure rapid movement of the buffer stock to the capital.#central_government #mother_dairy #kanda_express #prahlad_joshi #national_cooperative_development_federation
