President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu has announced that his administration is implementing policies to ensure affordable prices for fruits and vegetables, emphasizing efforts to boost local production and improve food security.
Speaking on Rayyithunnaa Eku, a podcast hosted by the President’s Office, Muizzu responded to public concerns about food affordability and health. He highlighted that a policy has been introduced to enhance food safety and increase domestic food production, with a particular focus on cultivating imported fruits and vegetables locally to reduce market prices.
The President also noted that the prices of commonly imported produce supplied through the State Trading Organisation (STO) could be further lowered by securing better purchasing agreements.
He assured that further details of these initiatives would be announced as arrangements progress.
Speaking on Rayyithunnaa Eku, a podcast hosted by the President’s Office, Muizzu responded to public concerns about food affordability and health. He highlighted that a policy has been introduced to enhance food safety and increase domestic food production, with a particular focus on cultivating imported fruits and vegetables locally to reduce market prices.
The President also noted that the prices of commonly imported produce supplied through the State Trading Organisation (STO) could be further lowered by securing better purchasing agreements.
He assured that further details of these initiatives would be announced as arrangements progress.
