Bread Price Rise Concern in Kashmir
By Rameez Makhdoomi
Globally , the importance of bread is known especially as an important part of staple diet because of Utmost vitality as part of breakfast and in some regions evening diet too .
Bread is hope of poor humans throughout the world. The recent development of rise in traditional Kandur Roti in Kashmir is a matter of concern especially the poor masses .
Although , some are saying that we should bear out this 100 percent increase but for poor sections it means a back breaking impact.
What is felt on ground is also:
“Kashmir’s Facebook narrative is misleading. Everyone appears to be flaunting lucrative incomes, but the harsh reality is that a vast number of urban and rural poor rely on basic necessities. The recent bread price hike from ₹5 to ₹10 is unjustifiable. A 20% increase might be tolerable, but a 100% surge is excessive.
Moreover, comparing traditional roti to chip packets is absurd. Roti is a lifeline for many, whereas chips are junk food and a luxury. Let’s acknowledge the struggles of those who can’t afford this steep price .
As a matter of fact,
The All Kashmir Bread Makers and Bakers Union cites economic pressures, such as rising costs of ingredients and operations, as the reason for the price hike. However, people opine that such inflation impacts them negatively.
The pulse on ground is that administration addresses this serious issue, ensuring that essential commodities remain within reach for the average human. Although in heartning development, Taking strong note of the recent hike in the price of a single roti from Rs. 5 to Rs. 10, the administration has assured swift action to address the issue. A top official from the administration told Kashmir News Service (KNS) that the matter is being treated as a serious concern, and all stakeholders associated with this business will soon be called for deliberations.
We need to bear in mind throughout world adverse impacts of increasing bread price on poor throughout globe.
The recent surges in bread prices has sent shockwaves throughout communities worldwide. Low-income households, where bread is a primary source of nutrition, are worst hit .
The expert pulse is that this can lead to a decrease in their overall standard of living of vast sections of population forcing them to make difficult choices between essential expenses like housing, healthcare, and education.
Economic and Social Ramifications of increasing bread price are known.
The effects of increased bread prices extend beyond individual households, with far-reaching economic and social Ramifications.
One hopes all stakeholders would brainstorm on this burning issue and address the steep rise of traditional bread in Kashmir.