The Centre assures good quality of its onion buffer stock, refuting spoilage claims. Dedicated rail rakes are transporting onions to major cities to boost supplies. This initiative is expected to help rein in rising retail onion prices soon. The kharif and rabi crop outlooks are also promising for future availability. Onion availability remains comfortable to meet domestic demand in the coming months.

The onion buffer stock is the Centre's strategic reserve, built up primarily to cushion the market against price spikes when supplies tighten. | India News

The Central Government will supply onions at Rs 35 per kg in Delhi. This initiative aims to shield consumers from soaring retail prices and high market rates. The government is…

Government assures ample onion supply for upcoming months. Robust production and buffer stocks support domestic demand. Targeted market interventions aim to stabilize seasonal…

The government is also using rail and road networks to move buffer onions from producing regions to major consumption centres.