Delhi Gets Relief: Onions at Rs 19/kg as Govt Intervenes Amidst Rs 40 Market Price

• Government-backed NCCF sells onions at Rs 19/kg in Delhi-NCR, significantly below the market price of Rs 40/kg.
• Sales are conducted via mobile vans at 16 locations and NCCF retail stores, including major metro stations.
• Onions sourced from Nashik, Maharashtra, are stored using BARC's new 'Irradiation Technology' to ensure quality and reduce spoilage.
• Grade A Rabi onions, known for their sweeter taste, are being supplied, maintaining quality even after 4 months of storage.
• This initiative mirrors NCCF's previous successful intervention in the tomato market, selling them at Rs 40/kg.

Why It Matters: Delhi consumers get relief as government sells onions at Rs 19/kg, combating high market prices.