C T Online Desk: A total of 93 tons of green chilli has already been imported following the government’s permission of importing 36,830 tons to curb steep price hike of the essential kitchen item.
“After giving permission, 93 tons of imported green chilli have already come in the country . . . more chilli will be reaching tonight,” said a press release of the agricultural ministry today.
After the Eid-ul-Azha, the import of green chilli has resumed since 5pm today, around 55 tons of green chilli have come in the country.
Moreover, over 1.38 lakh tons of onion have already come in the country against the government’s permission to import 9.18 lakh tons.
