Onion Inflation Sparks Govt's ‘Kanda Express’ Response
What Happened
With onion prices surging across the country, the Centre has launched special railway shipments dubbed the ‘Kanda Express’ to transport onions from Nashik to major consumption hubs including Delhi, Chennai, Madurai, Ernakulam and Guwahati. The government is releasing onions from its buffer stock and will sell them through NCCF and NAFED at ₹35 per kg to curb retail inflation.
Key Takeaways
Rising onion prices have prompted a classic government market intervention, with buffer stocks and dedicated trains being used to boost supply and stabilise rates.