The price of jowar has almost doubled in the wake of the severe drought situation in North Karnataka. The price of Maldandi jowar, which was ₹5,500 per quintal in August, has increased from ₹9,000 to ₹9,200 in the second half of October. As a result, there are fears that the price of jowar roti in the state will also increase.
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The price of jowar has almost doubled in the wake of the severe drought situation in North Karnataka. The price of Maldandi jowar, which was ₹5,500 per quintal in August, has increased from ₹9,000 to ₹9,200 in the second half of October. As a result, there are fears that the price of jowar roti in the state will also increase.