The government has increased the onion procurement price to Rs 16.50 per kg. This move aims to boost farmers' income through the buffer stock programme. Farmers in Maharashtra are seeking a higher rate of Rs 30 per kg. The government has set a procurement target of 2 lakh tonnes for the year.

Government raises onion procurement price to ₹16.50 per kg to support farmers amid rising input costs and market dynamics.

The government has increased the onion procurement price to Rs 16.50 per kg. This move aims to boost farmers' income through the buffer stock programme. Farmers in Maharashtra are…