Vegetable shortage hits markets

Albeit, the situation remaining unchanged on Saturday with the city markets continue to face shortage of vegetables, the Government figures show that striking transporters were mustering response in Solapur, Satara and Sangli districts.

The district collectorate, meanwhile, has initiated steps to persuade the vegetable growers from the hinterlands of the district to bring their produces to the market. 8220;They the growers will be provided vehicles and police protection whenever necessary,8221; deputy commissioner supplies Shankarrao Satav said.