Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on August 22 said the Centre has decided to purchase two lakh metric tonnes of onion at the rate of ₹2,410 per quintal, and expressed hope this will provide relief to producers of the key kitchen staple in the State.
He also said special procurement centres will be set up in Nashik and Ahmednagar in the State.
The announcement comes amid protests by farmers and traders against the Centre's decision to impose 40% export duty on onions to check price rise and improve supplies in the domestic market.
