The Ministry of Co-operatives and Internal Trade says that measures have been taken to maintain a steady stock of essential food items in order to maintain a stable price of goods during the festive season.

The Ministry said, that food items will be imported, if the need arises.

Thereby, sugar, rice, dhal, canned fish and other types of grains have been stockpiled. The Ministry of Co-operatives and Internal Trade went on to note that there is a sufficient stock of food items at Sathosa outlets.

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