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ABSTRACT

The rise in tomato prices in India is a complex issue driven by climatic vulnerability, supply chain interruptions, and geographical inequities. This issue has a huge impact on households and food security, particularly given how important tomatoes are in Indian cuisine. To overcome this crisis, price-stabilization techniques are required. The weaknesses in the agriculture sector underline the significance of implementing climate-resilient strategies, such as researching adaptable tomato varieties. The Tomato Grand Challenge exemplifies cooperation efforts among politicians, scholars, and communities. Furthermore, this study investigates the application of the law of demand to tomato prices, demonstrating complexity due to cultural relevance and perishability. Conducting sentiment analysis with NVivo software provides insights into public perceptions and feelings, revealing subtle subtleties in perspectives. This research uses both quantitative and qualitative dimensions to explore the complex interplay of economics, culture, and consumer behavior, providing useful insights into the problems that shape demand during price variations.

Keywords: tomato prices, food security, socio-economic impact, climate vulnerability, supply chain disruptions, law of demand, sentiment analysis, economic theory, sustainable solutions, agricultural resilience