August 26, 2026 9:45 PM
Centre begins targeted release of onion buffer stocks to check seasonal price rise
The Centre has begun a calibrated and targeted release of onions from its buffer stock to ensure adequate availability and contain seasonal price pressures ahead of the festive and wedding season, the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution said on Wednesday. The government is using a hybrid transportation model involving railway rakes and road transport to move onions from producing regions to major consumption centres, with the quantity and destinations to be expanded depen...