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Major Support from Fadnavis Government for Farmers Distressed by Plummeting Onion Prices; Central Procurement Begins
Mumbai: With onion prices plummeting and farmers facing severe distress, the State Government has taken a crucial decision. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis today announced the commencement of onion procurement by the Central Government at a rate of ?12.35 per kilogram. Fadnavis clarified that this move would provide significant relief to onion-producing farmers across the state.
Currently, with market prices for onions hitting rock bottom, farmers were suffering a massive financial blow. In light of this situation, the government has intervened immediately and taken this decision in the best interest of the farmers. The initiation of direct procurement by the Centre will help ensure that farmers receive a guaranteed price for their produce.
Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis stated, “Farmers have found themselves in a crisis due to the collapse of onion prices. In their interest, onion procurement is being initiated by the Central Government at a rate of ?12.35 per kilogram. This will provide financial stability to the farmers.”
The government has announced that official notifications regarding when this procurement process will commence, which districts will be prioritized, and how farmers should register will be issued shortly.
Mumbai: With onion prices plummeting and farmers facing severe distress, the State Government has taken a crucial decision. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis today announced the commencement of onion procurement by the Central Government at a rate of ?12.35 per kilogram. Fadnavis clarified that this move would provide significant relief to onion-producing farmers across the state.
Currently, with market prices for onions hitting rock bottom, farmers were suffering a massive financial blow. In light of this situation, the government has intervened immediately and taken this decision in the best interest of the farmers. The initiation of direct procurement by the Centre will help ensure that farmers receive a guaranteed price for their produce.
Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis stated, “Farmers have found themselves in a crisis due to the collapse of onion prices. In their interest, onion procurement is being initiated by the Central Government at a rate of ?12.35 per kilogram. This will provide financial stability to the farmers.”
The government has announced that official notifications regarding when this procurement process will commence, which districts will be prioritized, and how farmers should register will be issued shortly.
Currently, with market prices for onions hitting rock bottom, farmers were suffering a massive financial blow. In light of this situation, the government has intervened immediately and taken this decision in the best interest of the farmers. The initiation of direct procurement by the Centre will help ensure that farmers receive a guaranteed price for their produce.
Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis stated, “Farmers have found themselves in a crisis due to the collapse of onion prices. In their interest, onion procurement is being initiated by the Central Government at a rate of ?12.35 per kilogram. This will provide financial stability to the farmers.”
The government has announced that official notifications regarding when this procurement process will commence, which districts will be prioritized, and how farmers should register will be issued shortly.
