Bhubaneswar: In a move to safeguard the interest of consumers amid the approaching Cyclone Montha, officials of Odisha’s Food Supplies and Consumer Welfare Department launched extensive raids across the state on Tuesday.

Officials said that the statewide crackdown aims to prevent black marketing and maintain an uninterrupted supply chain for essential commodities. ADVERTISEMENT

As the cyclone is expected to have its impact till October 30, authorities are intensifying inspections to ensure that no trader indulges in hoarding or unnecessary stockpiling of vital goods.

The focus is on guaranteeing abundant availability of key items such as flattened rice, jaggery, sugar, pulses, cooking oil, potatoes, and onions. This initiative is designed to eliminate any doubts among consumers about s

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