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The government has started selling onions at a subsidized rate of Rs 24 per kg. This initiative aims to provide relief to consumers during the festive season. Tomatoes are also being sold at a controlled price of Rs 30 per kg. The sale is being conducted through NAFED and NCCF outlets in major cities.

Key Points: Pralhad Joshi Launches Onion Sale at Rs 24 per kg for Festive Season

  • Government launches onion sale at subsidized Rs 24 per kg for festive season
  • Onions and tomatoes sold through NAFED and NCCF outlets and mobile vans
  • Current onion prices in major cities are above Rs 30 per kilogram
  • Government holds a stock of 3 lakh tonnes of onions for price control
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'Ensuring lower prices this festive season': Pralhad Joshi launches onion sale at Rs 24 per kg

Union Minister Pralhad Joshi announces government sale of onions at Rs 24/kg and tomatoes at Rs 30/kg through NAFED and NCCF outlets to control prices.

"We have launched the first consignment of 25 tonnes of onions, which will be sold at Rs 24 per kilograms. - Pralhad Joshi"

New Delhi/Bengaluru, Sep 4

Union Minister for Food, Public Distribution and Consumer Affairs Pralhad Joshi has stated on that the BJP-led government at the Centre has ensured availability of onion every year at lower prices during festive seasons and launched sales of onions at Rs 24 per kg.

Speaking to IANS in Delhi, Union Minister Joshi said: "We have launched the first consignment of 25 tonnes of onions, which will be sold at Rs 24 per kilograms. These onions will be available at Rs 24 per kg in major cities."

Joshi further said: "Today, we have dispatched a truckload of onions. Every year, we ensure that onions are made available to people at lower prices. At present, onion prices in cities like Mumbai, Delhi, Ahmedabad, and Bengaluru are above Rs 30 per kilogram. Considering the festive season, National Agricultural Cooperative Marketing Federation of India (NAFED) and the National Cooperative Consumers' Federation of India (NCCF) have started sales through their outlets."

"This decision has been taken keeping in mind the monsoon and the upcoming season. Along with onions, we have also dispatched tomatoes through NAFED and NCCF to provide them to consumers at lower prices. Tomatoes will be sold at Rs 30 per kilogram," he stated.

"We purchase these from the market and supply them at a balanced rate. Currently, we have a stock of 3 lakh tonnes of onions, of which 72 per cent has to be released," he stated.

The retail sale has been launched at Rs 24 per kilogram in Delhi, Mumbai and Ahmedabad through outlets and mobile vans of NCCF, NAFED and Kendriya Bhandar. The government is monitoring daily prices of 38 commodities, including onion, reported from 574 centres across the country. The every day price data and comparative trends constitute key inputs for decisions on the quantum and release of onion from the stock, Joshi stated.

- IANS

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Priya S
Rs 24 per kg is reasonable, but will these onions be available in local markets or only through specific outlets? Many people in smaller towns might not have access to NCCF/NAFED stores.
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Aman W
This is what good governance looks like! Proactive measures before prices spiral out of control. The 3 lakh tonne stock shows proper planning for the festive season.
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Sarah B
While the effort is appreciated, I hope the quality of these subsidized onions is maintained. Sometimes government-sold vegetables are not very fresh. Quality matters too!
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Vikram M
Great move! Onion and tomato prices directly affect every Indian household. Hope the mobile vans reach all neighborhoods. This will really help middle-class families during Navratri and Diwali.
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Nisha Z
Monitoring 38 commodities daily shows the government is serious about controlling inflation. Onion may seem small but it's essential in every Indian kitchen. Thank you for this initiative! 🙏

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