Last year, tomatoes were 20 rupees per kg. Today, they are 40 rupees. If the prices keep on increasing, then we will not be able to buy food. But the Prime Minister keeps talking about Viksit Bharat. Is that what he means by that?
Food inflation is often discussed in percentages, policy rates and forecasts. However, families across the country feel its consequences immediately. A family buys less fruit, switches to cheaper vegetables or cuts back on other necessities to keep the food budget intact.
In a country where food accounts for a substantial share of household spending, these adjustments determine how much income remains for education, healthcare and other essential expenses, making rising food prices a serious problem for India.
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