NEW DELHI : The demand for vegetables and fruits in the wholesale markets have declined significantly since the lockdown came into force on March 24 midnight as bulk buyers are staying away, said MR Kripani, President, Azadpur Fruit and Vegetable Merchants Association.
According to him, demand for fruits and vegetables have dropped around 60 percent as hotels, dhabas and restaurants are closed and supply to outstations is completely hampered.
Anticipating a shortfall in supply of fruits and vegetables during the lockdown period, people have started hoarding them, which has led to a price surge, he added.
As an effective measure to break the chain of coronavirus spread, a 21-day nationwide lockdown has been enforced, but supply of essential