India: State intervention keeps veg prices low for festival
date:Sep 13, 2016
The state of Kerala's government intervened in the market in time for Onam, the biggest festival celebrated in Kerala, to prevent vegetable prices from rising. The state also has plans to become self-reliant in vegetable production within three years.

Horticorp Managing Director Ranjan S. Karippai says while not the only reason, the Corporations intervention in the market has helped to keep prices down. It was decided to procure all produce grown within the State, and ensure a fair price to far
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