The government has taken a big step to reduce the price of onion during the festivals. The government has sent a large consignment of onions from Maharashtra to Delhi. The special 'Kanda Express Train' from Maharashtra carrying onions has reached Delhi. After this, these onions will be made available to the common people at the rate of Rs 35/kg through NCCF, NAFED and mobile vans in Delhi. Let us tell you that the price of onion in the retail market of Delhi has reached Rs 75 per kg. This is causing a lot of trouble to the common people. The government has started full preparations to ensure that the prices do not increase further during the festive season. 

The supply of onion will increase to reduce the price

To reduce the price of onion before Diwali, the government has decided to supply 1,600 tonnes of onion to the wholesale markets of Delhi with the help of Indian Railways. On reaching Delhi, 2,500 to 2,600 tonnes of onion will be supplied daily to the markets of Delhi and its surrounding areas. The onion has come to Delhi from Nasik in 42 coaches of the train. 

Preparations to give relief to other states as well 

Recently, Consumer Affairs Secretary Nidhi Khare had said that like Delhi, this system will be implemented in other states of the country. Our focus is to expand to Lucknow, Varanasi and the northeastern states including Assam, Nagaland and Manipur. Let us tell you that the price of onion, tomato and green vegetables has increased since September. Due to this, common people are facing problems. Preparations have been started to ensure that the price does not increase further during the festive season.