Pajau Media
22nd October, 2024
Local residents report that a social assistance group has been established in the Putao region to help mitigate the rising commodity prices. This group is facilitating the transportation of rice and other essential goods to Putao City, as well as to Nung Moon and Khao Lan Phu, at no cost.
The organization, which comprises seven organizations in Putao, has been reported to have commenced the sale of rice, fuel, and food at reduced prices towards the end of September. Furthermore, beginning in October, they have initiated sales without imposing transportation fees to the areas of Putao, Nawng Mun, and Khao Lan Phu.
A resident of Nawng Mun said that, “individuals from Nawng Mun and Khao Lan Phu have to purchase goods from Putao and subsequently sell them at elevated prices within their own regions. This situation has made it challenging for us to acquire and utilize these goods. However, the Social Relief Association has been offering fair prices, resulting in a reduction in the cost of goods compared to previous rates.”
It has been reported that the transportation of goods was necessitated to occur incrementally via motorbike, owing to the deterioration of the Khao Lan Phu road caused by severe weather conditions in June. Additionally, the price of rice has surged to nearly 400,000 per bag, while the costs of fuel and other commodities have also risen as a result of political instability and challenging road conditions.
To address the elevated cost of goods in the Putao region, seven organizations, including local churches, have been established to facilitate the transportation of goods from Myitkyina and to initiate sales in the Putao region at fair prices. Moreover, this activity is set to persist until the conclusion of the year, as stated by the Social Relief Association.
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