Goa, Aug. 25 -- Onion prices have climbed sharply in recent weeks, prompting the Centre to intensify market intervention by releasing supplies from its buffer stock and transporting onions by rail to major consumption centres.

Under the government's 'Kanda Express' initiative, onions are being moved from Nashik in Maharashtra to five major cities - Delhi, Chennai, Kochi, Madurai and Guwahati - with the aim of increasing supplies and easing wholesale prices.

As part of the latest intervention, more than 800 tonnes of buffer-stock onions are being dispatched from Lasalgaon in Nashik to Delhi. The shipment is aimed at ensuring larger quantities reach major wholesale markets, where increased availability could help bring down prices.

The K...