India, March 25 -- Despite a significant increase in ginger cultivation across various regions of Koraput district this year, farmers are facing distress sale as market prices have dropped drastically.

According to sources, ginger is being sold at a meager rs 15-rs 20 per kg, leaving farmers unable to recover even the minimum production costs during the peak harvest season.

The absence of cold storage facilities has further aggravated the situation, forcing farmers to sell their produce at lower prices to avoid spoilage, sources added.

Farmers Demand Cold Storage "The price of ginger has significantly dropped to Rs 15-20 per kg leaving us in distress. As there is no cold storage, we are left with no option other than selling the ging...