The Cabinet Committee on prices which was scheduled to be held on Tuesday evening in the wake of rise in prices, has been postponed till tomorrow morning. The committee will take stock of the situation with regard to the prices of essential commodities, particular of sugar which has seen a steep rise in recent days. <br/><br/>AIR correspondent says that the cabinet panel is likely to approve corrective measures to contain the hike. The Agriculture Minister Mr Pawar has already said that his ministry could move the proposal for allowing raw sugar lying in Kandla Port to be processed in UP mills. His Ministry has also proposed off loading of more wheat in the open market.<br/><br/>Meanwhile, reacting to the alleged criticism of the Agriculture Minister for the steep rise in sugar prices, the NCP spokesman, Mr D.P. Tripathy said that Mr Pawar cannot be solely held resposible for the rise in sugar prices. He said, increase in sugar prices is caused due to the low production of sugar in the country.
News On AIR | January 12, 2010 8:54 PM
Cabinet committee on prices postponed for Wednesday