Government expands onion buffer stock release through Kanda Express, road transport to check seasonal price rise

September 1, 2026 5:11 PM

Government expands onion buffer stock release through Kanda Express, road transport to check seasonal price rise

The government has expanded the calibrated release of onion buffer stocks through a hybrid transportation model involving railway rakes, known as Kanda Express, and road transport to major consumption centres, with the aim of ensuring adequate availability and moderating seasonal price pressures. The disposal of onions from the Price Stabilization Fund (PSF) buffer began on August 24 through NAFED and NCCF. The government said the initiative has now expanded to 19 cities, with railway consignme...

Centre begins targeted release of onion buffer stocks to check seasonal price rise

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...