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Tripura Food Department Reviews Anti-Black‑Marketing Measures Ahead of Durga Puja
✍️ northeasttoday.in
🗓 22 Sep 2026, 05:32 AM
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The Tripura Food Department is assessing steps to curb illegal food hoarding and black marketing as Durga Puja approaches.
The Food Department of Tripura has launched a review of existing policies aimed at preventing black marketing of essential food items ahead of the upcoming Durga Puja celebrations. Officials said the review comes in response to concerns that unscrupulous traders may hoard staples and sell them at inflated prices during the festival period.
The department plans to tighten market surveillance, increase random inspections of wholesale outlets, and coordinate with law‑enforcement agencies to ensure compliance with price‑control directives. It also intends to issue clear guidelines to traders about permissible stock levels and penalties for violations.
Stakeholders, including local vendor associations, have been invited to provide feedback on the proposed measures. The department will compile the inputs and finalize a set of actionable steps before the start of the puja week, aiming to safeguard consumers from price spikes and ensure adequate food supply across the state.
The initiative reflects the government's broader effort to maintain price stability during major festivals, a period traditionally marked by heightened demand for sweets, rice, and other festive foods.
The department plans to tighten market surveillance, increase random inspections of wholesale outlets, and coordinate with law‑enforcement agencies to ensure compliance with price‑control directives. It also intends to issue clear guidelines to traders about permissible stock levels and penalties for violations.
Stakeholders, including local vendor associations, have been invited to provide feedback on the proposed measures. The department will compile the inputs and finalize a set of actionable steps before the start of the puja week, aiming to safeguard consumers from price spikes and ensure adequate food supply across the state.
The initiative reflects the government's broader effort to maintain price stability during major festivals, a period traditionally marked by heightened demand for sweets, rice, and other festive foods.