August 22, 2023 1:51 PM

Govt to buy additional 2 lakh ton onion from farmers, and sell at subsidised rate of 25 rupees per kg through NCCF and NAFED in different regions

Consumers Affairs and Food and Public Distribution Minister Piyush Goyal said that the government is taking every step to protect the interest of onion-producing farmers. He said efforts have also been made to reduce the rising prices of onion to protect the customers. Briefing media in New Delhi today, Mr. Goyal said, three lakh metric tonnes of onion have been procured so far and the process for procurement of additional two lakh metric tonnes has already started. He said, additional two la...