India: Another Onion Express from Nashik arrived in Delhi, one more expected in the next two days

Published 2024년 11월 17일

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An Onion Express train has arrived in Delhi, carrying a large supply of onions with the aim of stabilizing high prices in the national capital region. The train is part of a new initiative where onions are transported directly from farms to the nearest railway network, reducing transport time and costs. Another train is expected to arrive in the next two days. India has also removed the minimum export price on onions and maintained a buffer stock to meet consumer demand and stabilize prices during the lean supply season.
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New Delhi [India], November 17 (ANI): Another Onion Express carrying the key staple kitchen essentials arrived in Delhi, aiming to put a check on its prices across the national capital region. These onions were directly taken from the farms to the nearest railway network available, reducing transport time and costs. “Farmers are benefiting from this,” he said. At the same time, the railways’ spokesperson said that the availability of onions at this large scale would also be a win-win situation for Indian consumers. Onions have got citizens teary-eyed as the prices have surged across the markets in several cities, leaving customers in distress. Another Onion Express of similar quantity is ready and is expected to reach Delhi in the next two days, he told ANI. Earlier, such Onion Express trains have also reached Guwahati and Chennai to cater to the needs of the consumers. India has removed the minimum export price imposed on onions in September, months ahead of Assembly polls in ...
Source: Theprint

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