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RWAs Express Concern At Rising PricesBy raghav, Section News
Several Resident Welfare Associations (RWAs) have expressed deep concern at muteness of Delhi government over increasing prices as during last few months, the grocery budget of a household has gone up by more than 40 per cent, with the rate of inflation increasing from 4.04 per cent in February last year to 6.58 per cent this year.
"With prices of all essential commodities and groceries showing a sharp rise, the common man is feeling the pinch. Prices of wheat flour, edible oils, pulses, rice, dairy products like milk, butter and ghee, and poultry products like eggs are spiralling. Eggs are selling at Rs 34 a dozen," said Mrs Ritu Bhatia, secretary, Vivek Vihar, Block B, RWA.
"Issuing whole sale price advertisements in newspapers (unbelievable rates for general public) and opening five stalls selling poor quality onion for the Capital's population is the solution found by Delhi Government to control inflation. It's a cruel joke being played by Delhi Government on residents. This is coupled with blame game," said Wing Commander J.S.Chadha, president, East of Kailash RWA Federation.
Mr Vijay Raghavan of Mehrauli RWA Federation says, "As compared to last year, the grocery budget for my family of four has almost doubled. Last year, we were spending Rs 2000 a month on groceries. Now, we are spending Rs 4000 a month. Only those families whose income has increased by a minimum of 12-15 per cent, are able to take this price rise. Others have been forced to cut down on their budget reserved for entertainment, socializing and leisure activities." The prices of wheat flour, pulses like urd, moong and rajmah; and spices like saunf and black pepper, have seen the maximum rise in the past one year. The price of wheat flour has gone up by Rs 15 per 10 kg. (from Rs 125 per 10 kg in February 2005 to Rs 140 a kg now). Branded wheat flour prices have increased from Rs 140 per 10 kg to Rs 155 per 10 kg now. Prices of other commodities have also gone up. (Source-Tribuneindia,20/2/07)
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