Tamil Nadu plans subsidised onion sales through ration shops
- The Tamil Nadu government plans to sell onions through ration shops after retail prices nearly doubled in recent weeks.
- Large onions have risen from around ₹30 to nearly ₹60 per kg, while small onions are selling at about ₹70 per kg.
- The state has sought 70,000 kg of onions from NAFED for distribution through the Public Distribution System.
- The subsidised onions are expected to cost around ₹30–₹40 per kg, offering savings of up to ₹30 compared with market prices. The launch date is yet to be announced.
Source: ap7am.com
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