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Tomatoes, mostly imported from outside the state, retail at around Rs 100 per kg
How much are you really paying for your daily vegetables? Whether it’s tomatoes, potatoes, broccoli or even chicken, the cost of a basic meal continues to rise sharply in Mizoram, making everyday food items significantly more expensive compared to the rest of the country.
A recent ground report from Aizawl reveals that a person in Mizoram now needs Rs 77.5 per day to afford a basic, balanced diet, the highest in India. This figure, sourced from IndiaSpend’s Food Price Watch dashboard, is nearly Rs 20 higher than the national average of Rs 57, underscoring the intense pressure on household budgets in the state.
Local market prices further illustrate this burden. Tomatoes, mostly imported from outside the sta
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