The Economic Times

Retail inflation at 4.8 per cent highest in 12 yrs of Modi govt: Pralhad Joshi

Union Minister Pralhad Joshi acknowledged rising retail inflation, citing El Nino and natural calamities as causes. He stated efforts are underway to bring inflation under control, contrasting it with past UPA tenures. The minister also promoted the Seva Sankalp Abhiyan campaign for public input. This initiative aims to gather ideas for developing India by 2047. Joshi also criticised the Congress party's stance on Hindu festival celebrations.