Though each chikoo is costing more than Rs 10 each, many chikoos are wasted.

Almost all fruits are very expensive in panaji, goa, and the price of chikoos is often Rs 10 or more per chikoo
There are also a large number of chikoo and other fruit trees in panaji and other areas.
No one is plucking the chikoos, they fall to the ground and are wasted.
People complain about lack of jobs, yet collecting and selling the fruits is a good way to make money