Goa CM blames rise in coconut prices on wild monkeys

Goa CM blames rise in coconut prices on wild monkeys

Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar has said that the rise in prices of coconuts is because of wild monkeys who throw them off of trees before they are ready for harvest, leading to a loss. "The government cannot control that," the Chief Minister added. Prices of coconuts in the state have reportedly risen by 50% in the last few weeks.