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Andhra Pradesh Launches Subsidised Onion Sales at Rs 35
Andhra Pradesh has started selling onions at a cheaper price.
The onions will cost Rs 35 for one kilogram.
They are being sold at 115 Rythu Bazaars across the state.
People can buy up to two kilograms if they show their Aadhaar.
In regular markets, onions cost more than Rs 70 per kilogram.
The programme is supported by the Centre and the National Cooperative Consumers’ Federation.
Officials said some onions in the first shipment had quality problems and would be sorted.
The government also plans to sell some other food items at lower prices.
It said there is enough rice and asked people not to believe shortage rumours.
Civil supplies minister Nadendla Manohar launched subsidised onion sales in Vijayawada.
Onions will be sold for Rs 35 per kg at all 115 Rythu Bazaars.
Each consumer can buy up to two kilograms by showing Aadhaar.
Open-market onion prices have crossed Rs 70 per kg, according to the minister.
The government said it is also pursuing subsidised red gram and palm oil sales.
- Who
- Andhra Pradesh Civil Supplies Minister Nadendla Manohar launched the programme, with officials including Vijayawada East MLA Gadde Rammohan Rao and Civil Supplies Commissioner Kanna Babu present.
- What
- The state launched subsidised onion sales at Rs 35 per kilogram.
- Where
- It began at a Rythu Bazaar in Vijayawada and will operate across all 115 Rythu Bazaars in Andhra Pradesh.
- When
- The programme was launched on Wednesday; no calendar date was provided.
- Why
- The measure aims to make onions affordable after open-market prices crossed Rs 70 per kilogram.
Key facts
- Subsidised onion price
- Rs 35 per kilogram
- Open-market price
- More than Rs 70 per kilogram
- Distribution points
- 115 Rythu Bazaars across Andhra Pradesh
- Purchase limit
- Two kilograms per consumer
- Required identification
- Aadhaar
- Programme support
- The Centre and the National Cooperative Consumers’ Federation
- First-consignment issue
- Some onions had quality problems and will be graded before sale
Sources
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