India, Oct. 16 -- The Government of India has issued a release:
In a significant step towards strengthening onion availability and ensuring affordable prices ahead of the festive season, the Department of Consumer Affairs is expanding the distribution of buffer onions under the Price Stabilization Fund (PSF), with the first-ever Kanda Express movement to Agartala, Tripura. The consignment, carrying approximately 440 MT of onions, is expected to reach Agartala by 18th October 2026.
The initiative marks a further expansion of the Government's onion distribution network in the North-East, following the successful movement of buffer onions to Assam through Kanda Express. The dispatch to Agartala reinforces the Government's commitment to expan...