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Agriculture
Odisha Faces Cold Storage Crisis Amid Rising Demand
✍️ Kanak News Odisha
🗓 14 Aug 2026, 08:36 AM
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Odisha is grappling with a shortage of cold storage capacity, threatening the supply chain for perishable goods.
Odisha is currently facing a shortage of cold storage facilities, causing spoilage of fruits and vegetables before they reach markets.
Farmers report that excess produce is being discarded due to lack of storage, leading to significant economic losses.
State officials say they are exploring options to expand storage capacity and attract private investment to address the crisis.
The shortage comes as demand rises with the end of the monsoon season and preparations for the winter harvest.
Farmers report that excess produce is being discarded due to lack of storage, leading to significant economic losses.
State officials say they are exploring options to expand storage capacity and attract private investment to address the crisis.
The shortage comes as demand rises with the end of the monsoon season and preparations for the winter harvest.