Archive · 23 Jul 2026
MP Demands Financial Aid for Onion Farmers
MP Rajabhau Waje from Nashik has asked the Central Government to help onion farmers with a special financial package.
He says the government keeps changing the rules for exporting onions, which makes it hard for farmers to plan and sell their crops.
Farmers are selling onions at very low prices, but people buying them are paying high prices.
Waje thinks the government's policies are not working well and wants them to make a stable plan for onion exports.
He also wants an investigation into why there is such a big difference between what farmers get and what consumers pay.
MP Rajabhau Waje demanded a special financial package for onion farmers in Nashik.
He criticized the Centre's frequent changes in onion export policy, causing financial distress for farmers.
Farmers are forced to sell onions at throwaway prices while consumers pay high prices.
Waje urged the Centre to introduce a long-term onion export policy without frequent changes.
He also demanded a mechanism to ensure farmers receive remunerative prices and a detailed inquiry into the price disparity.
- Who
- MP Rajabhau Waje
- What
- Demanded special financial package for onion farmers and criticized the Centre's onion export policy
- When
- Recently raised in Parliament
- Where
- Nashik, Maharashtra
- Why
- Due to financial distress caused by frequent changes in export policy and price disparity
Government's Export Policy
Farmers' Plight
Export Policy Changes
Government's Export Policy
The government claims export policy changes are necessary to stabilize domestic prices and ensure food security.
Farmers' Plight
Farmers argue that frequent changes in export policy create market uncertainty and lead to financial distress.
Price Disparity
Government's Export Policy
The government asserts that price controls and export bans are essential to prevent price gouging and ensure affordability for consumers.
Farmers' Plight
Farmers contend that these policies result in them selling produce at throwaway prices while consumers pay high prices, indicating flaws in supply chain management.
- MP Raising the Issue
- Rajabhau Waje
- Location
- Nashik, Maharashtra
- Issue Raised Under
- Rule 377 in Parliament
- Main Demand
- Special financial assistance package for onion farmers
- Key Concern
- Frequent changes in onion export policy
- Impact
- Financial distress for onion farmers
- Proposed Solution
- Long-term onion export policy without frequent changes