Bhubaneswar: It is as if the increase in fuel costs is not enough, the prices of staple food such as rice, pulses, soybeans, meat, fish and eggs skyrocket, leaving poor people and middle-class households in the ongoing pandemic.
Many feel that inflation also affects the maintenance of the right children.
“This center lists several food items that must be consumed to increase immunity.
But the price of most of these items is beyond the reach of the common people,” said a city resident.
“Doctors suggest that grains such as raagi, wheat, soybeans, fish, chicken, eggs, nuts and grains, and healthy fats such as walnuts, olive oil and mustard oil must be consumed in increased quantities.
But all food items It requires a bomb..
Because of the price increase, we compromise with the nutritional intake of our family members, “said MANASI RATH, a housewife.
The source said, in recent months, the price of soybean pieces has increased from Rs 100 to Rs 150 per kg.
Likewise, the price of all legumes increased by Rs 20 to 30 per kg for the past six months.
“People have reduced their monthly purchases.
The price decline has significantly affected our business,” said Girija Bhushan Patra, the owner of a grocery store in the 1-unit market here.
“For protein, we usually depend on grains, soybean pieces and nuts.
But the price of these items increases by Rs 30 per kg, which has affected the kitchen budget.
So, instead of twice or three times a week, I prepared them once.
a week, and managing potatoes, which is easier in the pocket.
But this will certainly affect children’s nutrition, “said Sarita Roulty, another housewife.
Consumers also expressed concern for the increase in fish prices, chickens and eggs.
“A few months ago, Chicken was at Rs 180 per kg, but now, is being sold with Rs 200 per kg.
The price of a dozen eggs has increased to RS 80 from RS 70.
Fish is one of the staples of Odia’s household food, but with price increases , it is very difficult to give a balanced diet now, “said Nilakantha Nanda, a private company employee.