Egg Prices in Odisha Surge to ₹9 Amid Supply Crunch, Govt Announces Subsidy
Egg prices in Odisha have spiked sharply, leaving consumers and traders concerned.
Retail rates have climbed to Rs 9 per egg, up from Rs 7.15 just days ago, while wholesale tray prices jumped to Rs 270 from Rs 180.
The surge is attributed to rising global demand, increased exports, and higher chicken mortality during the summer.
Traders are selling at Rs 7.15, but retailers are charging around Rs 9, widening the gap for consumers.
To stabilise supply, the Odisha government has announced an additional Rs 10 crore subsidy for poultry farmers, supplementing the existing Rs 1 crore support.
Officials have set a target to produce 2 crore eggs per day, aiming to ease the shortage and bring prices down.
Authorities expect the market to stabilise once production improves, offering relief to households and businesses dependent on eggs.
