Price reduction in Ramadan will be through promoting production and sale, not price control

Ministry of Agriculture and Animal Welfare has clarified that the reduction in the price during Ramadan of fruits and vegetables produced locally will not be implemented through imposing price control measures.

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Agriculture in Dharanboodhoo.-- Photo: Fayaz Moosa / Mihaaru

Mariyath Mohamed

2024-01-31 08:45:12

Ministry of Agriculture and Animal Welfare has clarified that the reduction in the price during Ramadan of fruits and vegetables produced locally will not be implemented through imposing price control measures.

The Ministry said instead that it will be achieved through assisting agricultural workers to increase production and easing the process of sending the produce to market.

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