The Central Government is not responsible for inflation of onion

Aaj Khabor, New Delhi, 23/11/2019 : The Central Government finally opened mouth with an unusual onion price increase. The central government has virtually washed hands with the onion inflation. The Central Government informed that they are not responsible for this increase, they have nothing to do with it; The Competition Commission of India or CCI does not set prices for onions. However, the inquiry was closed after the CCI did not find any evidence to prevent the onion prices from rising.

Onion prices in the market are less than demand, low production, bad weather, increased transportation costs, artificial demand created by the market and the stockpile of dishonest means has increased onion prices

To control the onion prices and shut down business in a dishonest way, the Central Government finalized the onion reserve on September 23 last year with 500 quintals for retailers across the country and 300 quintals for wholesalers. State governments have also been asked to conduct regular discussions in the market. They have even been asked to hold meetings with state or district-based onion traders.

In a written reply to a question in the Rajya Sabha today, Minister of State for Consumer Protection, Food and Public Distribution Shri Danve Raosaheb Dadara said this information.