Adequate Onion Availability: Government expands calibrated and targeted release of buffer stocks through Kanda Express and road transport

The Government of India has expanded the calibrated and targeted release of onion buffer stocks under the Price Stabilization Fund through a hybrid transportation model utilizing railway rakes ('Kanda Express') and road transport. The initiative aims to moderate seasonal price pressures and ensure adequate availability across major consumption centres. Dispatches include rakes from Nashik to Delhi and Chennai, alongside road transportation to multiple cities. Retail intervention has expanded to 19 cities with onions priced at ₹35 per kg through NCCF, NAFED, Kendriya Bhandar, and mobile vans. Additionally, direct payments totaling ₹210 crores have been made to farmers.