New Delhi, August 28, 2026: The government has begun selling onions through mobile retail outlets at ₹35 per kilogram as part of efforts to keep prices under control.
The initiative involves government-backed agencies including the National Cooperative Consumers’ Federation and NAFED.
Mobile vans have been deployed to sell onions directly to consumers in selected areas, reducing dependence on multiple layers of distribution.
The intervention comes as authorities monitor food prices and attempt to prevent sudden increases from affecting household budgets.
Government agencies frequently use buffer stocks and retail interventions for essential commodities when prices become volatile.
The initiative is expected to provide consumers with access to onions at a controlled price while also helping authorities manage market fluctuations.
