Maharashtra minister Chhagan Bhujbal writes to CM Fadnavis, seeks subsidy for onion farmers
Onion prices have plummeted below Rs 1,000 per quintal at Lasalgaon APMC, inflicting significant losses on farmers whose production costs are around Rs 1,800. State Minister Chhagan Bhujbal has urged the Chief Minister for a Rs 500 per quintal grant and a long-term policy to stabilize the market and protect growers from recurring financial distress.
Onion prices have plummeted below Rs 1,000 per quintal at Lasalgaon APMC, inflicting significant losses on farmers whose production costs are around Rs 1,800. State Minister Chhagan Bhujbal has urged the Chief Minister for a Rs 500 per quintal grant and a long-term policy to stabilize the market and protect growers from recurring financial distress.
