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Delhi to receive 1,000 MT onions from Centre
The Delhi government is getting 1,000 metric tons of onions from the central government to help people buy them at a lower price.
The onions will be sold at many places in Delhi.
The central government is supplying the onions, and the Delhi government will pay for bringing them to the city.
This is being done because the price of onions has been going up recently.
Delhi government to procure 1,000 metric tons of onions from NAFED.
Onions to be sold at various locations across Delhi.
Price set at Rs 35 per kg, based on procurement rates from NAFED.
Delhi government to bear transportation and related expenses.
Move aims to stabilize onion prices amid recent rises.
- Who
- Delhi government and National Agricultural Cooperative Marketing Federation of India Ltd (NAFED)
- What
- Procurement and distribution of 1,000 metric tons of onions
- Where
- Various locations across Delhi
- When
- Immediately, amid recent price rises
- Why
- To stabilize onion prices and make them available at affordable rates
Key facts
- Quantity
- 1,000 metric tons
- Price
- Rs 35 per kg
- Supplier
- National Agricultural Cooperative Marketing Federation of India Ltd (NAFED)
- Cost Bearer
- Delhi government (transportation and related expenses)
- Purpose
- To stabilize prices amid recent rises
Sources
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