# India expands subsidised onion sales to 19 cities at Rs 35/kg as rain damage drives up prices

India's central government expanded its Rs 35 per kg onion sale to 19 cities, including Delhi, to counter rising prices after rain-damaged crops.

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India's central government expanded its subsidised onion sale to 19 cities, offering onions at Rs 35 per kg, after rain damage caused crop losses and rising prices. [^1]

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta held a public hearing on Wednesday at the Chief Minister's Janseva Sadan to directly engage with citizens from various parts of Delhi. [^2]

Delhi received an allocation of 1,000 metric tonnes of onions from the central government for the subsidised sale. [^3]

The review meeting on August 25 concluded there was no current shortage of onions or sugar in Delhi, but decided that if prices rose further, the Delhi government would procure additional supplies from NAFED and sell them at procurement cost while bearing transport expenses. [^4]

## What this stands on

1. India's central government expanded its subsidised onion sale to 19 cities, offering onions at Rs 35 per kg, after rain damage caused crop losses and rising prices. (The Times Of India, News)
2. Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta held a public hearing on Wednesday at the Chief Minister's Janseva Sadan to directly engage with citizens from various parts of Delhi. (Amarujala, News)
3. Delhi received an allocation of 1,000 metric tonnes of onions from the central government for the subsidised sale. (The Times Of India, News)
4. The review meeting on August 25 concluded there was no current shortage of onions or sugar in Delhi, but decided that if prices rose further, the Delhi government would procure additional supplies from NAFED and sell them at procurement cost while bearing transport expenses. (The Times Of India, News)

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