India’s unusual answer to soaring onion prices: Put 800 tonnes on a train
NEW DELHI, Aug 26 — The Indian government has set out plans to launch special trains to deliver onions to differen...
NEW DELHI, Aug 26 - In response to a surge in onion prices, the Indian government has proposed a unique solution: special trains to transport the produce. Prices for the vegetable have climbed to 40-60 Indian rupees (approximately US$0.62) per kilogramme in major cities like New Delhi, Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Jaipur and Patna, reports Xinhua.
To keep retail onions at a stable 35 rupees per kilogramme, the government will utilize "Kanda Express" trains to distribute onions. These special trains will transport produce from Maharashtra, a state renowned for its large onion yields, to various regions nationwide. According to media sources, approximately 800 metric tonnes of onions will be delivered to the national capital, New Delhi, originating from Maharashtra’s Lasalgaon area. A dedicated "Kanda Express" train carrying the onions is set to arrive in New Delhi on Wednesday.
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