This is an archive article published on March 8, 2023
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Nafed to begin procurement of onion in Gujarat
The intervention is aimed at giving “immediate relief” to the farmers and providing "stability to the onion market” in the state.
On Tuesday, the Gujarat Government had announced a Rs 330 crore assistance package for onion and potato farmers. (File) In wake of a fall in prices, the Centre has directed the National Agricultural Cooperative Marketing Federation of India Ltd (Nafed) to procure Kharif onion in Gujarat. The intervention is aimed at giving “immediate relief” to the farmers and providing “stability to the onion market” in the state.
In a statement, the Union Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution said, “Taking stock of the situation due to depressed prices of Onion in late Kharif season in the State, Department of Consumer Affairs has directed NAFED to start procurement of Onion from three major markets in Gujarat. NAFED will start procurement of onion from 09.03.23 in Bhavnagar (Mahua), Gondal and Porbandar”.
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