Onions arrive from Nashik to reduce prices

A train load of onions from Nashik meant for distribution to the public via the fair price shop arrived at the Korrukkupet Goods Yard on Monday. | Photo Credit: RAGU R In an effort to reduce the price of onions in the open market, they are to be sold via fair price shops in the State. The State government procured the onions utilising the price stabilisation fund, following instructions from the Chief Secretary at a review meeting.The A-grade onions have been obtained by the National Agricultural Cooperative Marketing Federation of India (NAFED) under instructions from the Government of India.A goods train carrying 850 tonnes of onions from Nashik arrived at the Korukkupet Railway Goods Shed on Monday. The onions will be sent to 21 districts in the State. Chennai and Tiruchi will each get