Government of India taking steps to check onion prices to Rs 35 a kg: Secretary Consumer Affairs

New Delhi [India], November 13 (ANI): In response to a steep 42.18 per cent increase in vegetable prices as per CPI inflation data of October, driven largely by soaring onion prices, Consumer Affairs Secretary Nidhi Khare says the government is taking urgent steps to curb the impact on consumers. Nidhi Khare, outlined government’s initiatives to tackle rising onion prices, with a particular focus on stabilizing retail costs. She said, “There is a situation of concern about the way onion prices have increased steadily in the retail market. Whether steps have been taken by the government. I would like to tell you that below our national average, there are many major states whose prices are privileging whether it is Maharashtra or Gujarat.” She added, “In such states of Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Telangana and Karnataka, the price of Onion is already low.” To further address price volatility, the government introduced bulk onion transportation through special ...