date:Feb 26, 2020
the market and based on the demand from different state governments, the Union government had decided to import onions from Turkey, Holland and Egypt. We have so far imported 35,000 tonnes of onion out of which nearly 17,000 tonnes have been distributed. Further process is underway in a fast track manner, he said.
He said talks were on with the Maharashtra government and a solution would be worked out soon.
Afghan onions left to rot
Meanwhile, nearly 36,000 tonnes of onions, imported from Afg