Central Government Launches Subsidized Onion Sale at 35 Rupees per Kilogram The Indian government has announced a major initiative to curb rising onion prices across the country by launching a subsidized sale of onions at 35 rupees per kilogram starting from the next day. This decision aims to address the growing concerns over inflation, as retail prices in several cities have surged to between 55 and 60 rupees per kilogram. The government will distribute the onions through its buffer stock, which includes 1.21 lakh tons of onions procured for 2026. The initiative will begin in Delhi on the following day, with the central government’s buffer stock being sold at the subsidized rate. Central Food and Public Distribution Minister Prahalad Joshi will inaugurate the sale in Delhi, marking the first step in a broader distribution plan. The onions will be supplied through three key agencies: the National Agricultural Cooperative Marketing Federation (NAFED), the National Commission for Farmers (NCCF), and the Central Warehouse. NAFED, which manages a stock of approximately 62,000 tons of onions, will play a central role in the distribution. A special train, dubbed the "Kanda Express," will transport 400 tons of onions from Nasik to Delhi via rail, arriving by the following Thursday. This logistical effort ensures timely delivery to the capital. In Delhi, the onions will be sold through 100 stores and 15 mobile vans, with the number of mobile vans expected to increase to 40 by the weekend. The government plans to expand the subsidized sale to the National Capital Region (NCR) by the weekend, ensuring wider access to affordable onions. Additionally, the onions will be distributed to cities such as Chandigarh, Ludhiana, Varanasi, and other regions facing high prices.#central_government #national_capital_region #pra_halad_joshi #kanda_express
