Archive · 19 Nov 2025
Maharashtra Proposes Solapur as Major Onion Trade Hub
The Maharashtra government is planning to make Solapur a major hub for onion trading.
They want to build a special building there to store onions safely and help farmers.
This is important because onions are a big part of Indian farming and people's diets.
The government will talk to farmers more before making a final plan.
Solapur proposed as key onion trade hub between North and South India
Onion terminal recommended to be set up in Solapur to support farmers and strengthen trade
Terminal to house scientific storage systems to reduce post-harvest losses
Committee to hold further consultations with farmers before finalising recommendations
Onions harvested in both kharif and rabi seasons dominate India's agri-politics
- Who
- Maharashtra government committee, led by Pasha Patel
- What
- Proposed setting up of an onion terminal in Solapur
- When
- At a recent meeting in Solapur
- Where
- Solapur, Maharashtra
- Why
- To support farmers and strengthen onion trade
Proponents of the Terminal
Potential Opponents
Infrastructure Development
Proponents of the Terminal
The terminal will provide better storage facilities and reduce post-harvest losses.
Potential Opponents
There may be concerns about the cost and feasibility of the project.
- Proposed Location
- Solapur
- Estimated Annual Production in Maharashtra
- Over 35% of India's total onion production
- Estimated Savings with Scientific Storage
- Up to 5,000 tonnes
- Harvest Seasons
- Kharif and Rabi