25 अक्टूबर 2013
Onion prices to come down in next 10 days: Thomas
New Delhi, Oct 25. Food Minister K V Thomas today
said onion prices will come down in the next 10 days with the
fresh arrival of domestic and imported stock, while asking the
traders not to "loot" consumers by charging more.
Onion prices have been ruling at Rs 70-90 per kg in most
parts of the country and even touched Rs 100 per kg in some
cities like Patna and Jammu.
Stating that there is no need to be "alarmed" about the
situation, Thomas said the decision on onion import tender
floated by the co-operative Nafed would be taken on October 29
following which shipments would arrive after 3-4 days.
"Onion prices will come down in next 10 days. Traders
should take legitimate margin and not loot consumers. Farmers
should get reasonable price and consumers should also get
onions at affordable rates.
The state governments have been asked to take strong
action against hoarders and few states have already taken
action, he said, adding that "We need not be alarmed about the
situation".
Thomas informed that he has discussed the supply situation
with Maharashtra, Rajasthan and Karnataka governments and the
onion arrivals are improving.
"Nafed has floated tender (to import onion) and the
decision will be taken on Oct 29. After the decision, onion
will arrive in 3-4 days," the Minister said.
"Our analysis is that production is as good and even
better than last year but the prices have remained higher," he
said.
Thomas emphasised on the need to balance the supply
situation in the case of onions, potatoes and tomatoes through
the help of cold storage facilities.
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